Finding your MMMbop

I Like Boy Bands. There… I Said It.

My husband bought me tickets to see The Jonas Brothers, and I enjoyed every single minute of their concert.

Nsync, Backstreet Boys, Jackson 5, The Osmonds, Jonas Brothers, All-4-One. The harmonies are always yummy. I could sit and listen for hours.

Boy bands represent youth, fun, good music, and being carefree; the complete opposite of what my life feels like right now.

Interestingly, I never listened to Hanson back in the day, which is surprising given their mega-hit “Mmmbop.” Recently, I stumbled upon an acoustic version from 2007, and their professionalism at such a young age struck me. It’s not surprising, though; if young artists want to make it, they have to outshine their rivals musically, on stage, and in business.

This clip wasn’t even from their heyday. They talk about recording “Mmmbop” in a one-car garage studio in Tulsa, OK in 1995. Just 12 months later, Hanson had been rejected by every major label; multiple times. Then one person at Mercury Records took a chance, and they began recording Middle of Nowhere. Released on May 6, 1997, it shot to #2 on the Billboard 200 and hit #1 in the UK, Australia, Germany, and Taiwan.

Worldwide sales? 10 million copies.
And these kids were between 11 and 16 years old.

Rejection is tough. But pushing through can lead to incredible rewards. I think about how many times I’ve been rejected. It stings ….. like a bee. Processing that emotion, then getting up the next day, showering, putting on my big-girl pants.

Pushing forward.

Just look at what you can do! What is your “Mmmbop” equivalent?

• Starting a business?

• Launching a ministry?

• Training a couple of therapy dogs? (tee hee)

• Stepping out of your comfort zone and risking your heart being stomped on—but not stopping there?

You will face resistance. That’s okay. Cry a little. Get angry. Then dust yourself off and move forward. Celebrate your successes and navigate your path forward. There IS a way forward.

Linking arms with you, my friend!

Sandy

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 1,000 ways that won’t work.” ~ Thomas Edision