Rejection......

Yeah, rejection sucks but you deal with it and you move on. I mentioned rejection in my previous post and here is another example.

I have just received my first rejection letter from a record label. I thought it would really hurt when I read the letter but it didn't. I just thought to myself, "Right. First one down, plenty more to go." I am sure I will get many more before anyone signs me, if they sign me at all. I really don't know what will happen. One thing I know for sure is that I really won't mind if I don't get signed...ever. I am here for my music. Everything else is a bonus.

Here's an example. I voted for Bon Jovi to get in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year and the last time I looked they were storming it with 31% of the total vote with no-one else close. Check out this year's latest inductees and you will not see Bon Jovi anywhere. WTF? I, personally, am gutted for them as they are a hard-working, true-to-themsleves-and-their-fans, rock 'n' roll act who have worked their butts off for the last 25 years. Sure, so have the inductees listed for this year, such as Neil Diamond, but do you actually recognize some of those names? Again, Jovi aren't recognized for their efforts. I am sure Jon and boys will be disappointed but it won't stop them keeping the same work ethic, the same desire to create, keeping the faith for them and their fans. They have a fan base that will always support them in what they do. Sure, getting in to the Hall of Fame is nice, right? But I bet it won't stop them giving their all to their fans and their music...always.

One thing I do know is that my rejection letter has reinforced my will to work harder and get my album finished for the summer next year. I know I can do it. Just like Bon Jovi are probably disappointed, you just get up, brush yourself down and get on with it. You can apply that ethic to life in general. Just keep going, have faith and believe.

I had to make a business decision in my day job today as well and I just had to decide one way or the other. Whichever way I went, I was going to have to burn a bridge and end a business relationship. I made that decision around me, not them. Just recently, I have decided to go with my instincts, my gut feelings. Strangely enough, it seems to work. Go with what works for you, not what works for them. Even if it is a tough call, it will work out in the end. Your friends will respect you if you make a true decision based on you.

Talking of friends, before I forget....the Lovely Di (@DirtyDiamonds47) is interviewing me on her radio show this Friday (17th). The interview is at 8.30pm Eastern Time (USA) which is actually 1.30am on Saturday 18th here in the UK! So I will be up late. Don't worry. If you can't make it and you are tucked up in bed or clubbing, the interview will be recorded and become a podcast for later listening! 

You will find Di's radio show on www.unleashed-radio.com or www.x-factorradio.com Tune in if you can! Join me in the chatroom on the show too!

So, it's real simple. Work hard, ignore your critics and bumps along the way. Be true to yourself and your endeavours.

Remember, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?

Love and peace to you all,

Shaun x