A life lesson from Meatloaf
Joel Kessel
CEO of Kessel Strategies | Nonprofit Advocate | Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach helping you become the curious and courageous leader who leads with greater clarity and confidence
I was rockin' out to Meatloaf, Bat Out of Hell the other night (gotta love Alexa).
I was about 8 years old when I started listening to the album. Probably not something I should've been listening to at that age, but that's gonna happen when you're the youngest of four kids.
In 2003, the album was ranked 343 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of 500 greatest albums of all time.
It has sold more than 43 million copies.
And according to the Recording Industry Association of America, Bat Out of Hell has been certified 14 times platinum.
Not too bad for a composer (Jim Steinman) and singer (Michael Lee Aday) who had a hard time signing with a record company.
They spent almost three years auditioning the record looking for a label, getting rejected over and over and over.
One executive is quoted as saying, "Do you know how to write a song? Do you know anything about writing? ...You don't know how to write a song.... Have you ever listened to pop music? Have you ever heard any rock-and-roll music..."
Ever feel like you don't know what you're doing?
Getting rejected. Naysayers telling you your idea will never work.
Questioning if all the time and effort you're putting in is worth it? Making an impact?
Asking who in the heck is going to buy this thing or support us?
Do you feel you have the passion and lack the direction or experience?
Or time is the culprit.
I've worked with a lot of businesses, nonprofits, and leaders of all kinds throughout my 25 years, and I've noticed several things that the successful ones possess.
Perseverance and a willingness to change.
They are highly self-aware of themselves and their limitations and are unafraid to admit it.
They are aware of their organization's limitations, change how to get things done, and inspire their people along the way.
They take imperfect action knowing it isn't always going to work.
They are persistent and believe the work they are doing is impacting others in a positive way.
To them, naysayers are just noise who lack direction, purpose and passion. Are lost on their own journey.
If your perseverance is waning and you're looking for positive change, let's talk.
You can schedule a free call with me HERE.
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6 å¹´great reminder and good copy
Encouraging people to lead forward in this stressful world.
6 年Yes, there are limitations and naysayers everywhere—thanks for the reminder that everyone faces these things, and the people who succeed are the ones who persist. Thanks for the encouragement.
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6 å¹´It only takes that one moment to go from mediocrity to momentous. You just need to be ready for it when it comes! Great word of encouragement and a good reminder! (And a kick-ass album.)
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6 å¹´Love this album and this encouragement.