If you seek the glory and blessings of the gods, then follow these 6 easy steps:

• Step 1: Get chosen by an ivi-attuas in a dream
• Step 2: Prepare your pora and swim to the islet of Motu Nui
• Step 3: Await the sooty terns and collect the first egg of the season
• Step 4: Call out to the shore that you have the egg [your benefactor shaves his head and paints it white or red]
• Step 5: Swim back to shore with the egg secured inside a reed basket tied to your forehead
• Step 6: Scale the cliff face of Rano Kau, present the egg to your benefactor, become the birdman, and claim your sacred rights.