Short first-person video by Kenny Chapman reflecting on lessons from Jon Bon Jovi’s career. Chapman uses Bon Jovi’s sustained passion and prolific output (an album roughly every two years over 30 years and continued touring) to encourage entrepreneurs and professionals to pursue passion, persistence, and fun in business and life.
Hey, everybody, Kenny Chapman here coming to you from my last day in Arizona on this particular trip, I'm in town. Did some planning and some product development work last week and then stayed over for Jon Bon Jovi concert tonight. Now, Jon Bon Jovi, whether you're a fan or not, well, you must be crazy if you're not. Let's call it what it is, but he's been one of my favorite bands for a long, long time. And, you know, obviously times in lives happen with different things like that makes sense to us, that resonate with us, whatever. And I was recently listening to an interview with Jon Bon Jovi and he was reflecting on his career. And you look at his career and I want us to think about our businesses, our career, our paths. You know, you could look at him and go, well, he failed as an actor. He's failed as an author. He's done everything. You know, he hasn't been good at anything other than his music. And is that true? I don't know. What I like about it is he's out there. He's doing things. Over his 30 year career, he's released an album every other year. I mean, over the course of time now, that's a ton of work. Why is he on the road? Here we are in Phoenix, Arizona, and he's out doing it again. Why? Because he's passionate about it. Because it drives him. The interview I was listening to, the guy said, well, when did you know that you've made it? And Jon Bon Jovi said, I haven't made it yet. I believe I've got my best work in me yet. Now think about that, my friends. Think about that, how we can apply that to our businesses when we look at my best. Years are ahead. Yeah, we've got ups and downs and the economy, things go on and sales are all over the place. This is about finding your passion. This is about driving that company with the drive. Does Bon Jovi need the paycheck tonight? I seriously doubt it. He's doing it for a love of the music, the love of the fans, and the love of what he's passionate about in life. Do this yourself, Okay? I wanted to apply this in our companies, to dive in a little deeper, have some fun. I say it all the time. Life's too short. Keep it simple and let's have fun. Thanks for taking a quick moment. I'll talk to you soon.
