Hits and Misses

Success is always surrounded by failures.

In 1996 musician Joni Mitchell released a compilation album of her greatest hits during her 30-year career.

It was exactly the sort of thing a beloved artist normally does after decades of success.

But when her record company came to her requesting she releases a "Hits" album, she agreed under one condition.

That she could also release a "Misses" album filled with songs that never hit the charts. They were hand selected for "Misses" by Joni and were some of her favorite and more experimental songs.

Both "Hits" and "Misses" were released on the same day.

Of course "Hits" became a certified Gold album and "Misses" didn't sell that great. But the message was clear for everyone who paid attention.

Hit songs only show up alongside a bunch of misses.

Put in the work. Be resilient enough to take chances. Build a collection of misses.

Odds are you'll find a few hits scattered in as well.

I’m here,

Sawyer