I recently saw the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, which detailed the rise (and at times, fall) of the rock band, Queen. I must admit that I have never been a huge fan of the group. However, some of their biggest hits are inescapable. Honestly, I don’t know anyone who dislikes the movie’s namesake breakout hit, “Bohemian Rhapsody”. The members of the group all had different personalities, especially their lead singer Freddie Mercury. 

Freddie was an arrogant jerk; at least that’s how the movie portrayed it. Nonetheless, he was the mad scientist of the group who made sure their sound was airtight. He was what many would call a creative genius. Him and Roger, another one of the group’s members, frequently bumped heads. All of their personalities clashed. Despite their differences, they made a masterpiece out of what most people who perceive to be a mess. Queen went against the grain of so many music industry standards with their image and sound. Little did they know, they were making a legendary statement (pun intended). 

I won’t spoil the movie for you. The makings of Queen’s dynamic rise to stardom makes me think of how many times something that seems foolish turns into something magical. How many times have you watched something ridiculous in your life bloom to be the biggest blessing ever? Life is all about balance. There has to be a little crazy mixed with a little cool to achieve anything great. 

Are you still putting off that thing that everyone calls a pipe dream? Are you waiting on the new year to arrive at own your greatness? Could you be listening to the wrong voices of those who lack courage to follow their own dreams? Anything worth having takes a mixed bag of common sense, determination and a little unconventional foolery. Yep, are you up for the challenge?