That's the usual common collective thought. A brand new band who comes up with one song and seemingly overnight they are making millions! The truth is that band is not a new band. The truth is that "brand new band" has been around for years before receiving recognition. Elbow, an English band and one of my favorites has been together since 1990. Arcade Fire, a Canadian group was formed in 2003. Tame Impala, a hot "new" Australian band met and formed in 2010.
Overnight success? Hardly. Today's quote is, "Invisible behind that phenomenal success and overnight sensation lies will, determination and struggle." If ever man created a misleading term it was the phrase, "overnight success." It is one that has been romanticized in novels and movies from fiction to biographies. We take a person, a business or a company and see their success without understanding what it took to get there.
To accomplish anything takes hard work, focus, determination, drive and the knowledge that failure might be part of the equation. What preceded Madison Square Garden for any of the above mentioned bands was most likely a smelly, smokey, sleazy bar filled with a bunch of drunks who couldn't care less about what they were listening to.
Whatever it is you want to do or be or create, be prepared for the work that's ahead of you. Be prepared for the failure, sweat, angst, disappointment and struggle you will encounter and when success comes, and it will... be prepared for the accolades, recognition and emotional income it will provide and you will deserve it all!
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! ~Love, Amy
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Just what I needed to hear Amy . ❤️
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