Forty-two years after its release, Michael Jackson’s Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time—a monumental achievement that still hasn't been matched.

 

But how did he pull it off? 🧐

 

Success leaves clues, and in this 3-part series, I’m diving deep to uncover the secrets behind Michael Jackson’s rise to the top. We’ll take a close look at the early years of his career, leading up to the making of Thriller, and decode the factors that turned it into a timeless phenomenon.

 

Michael’s story is too vast to fit into just three episodes, but we’ll focus on the pivotal moments leading up to Thriller—with special attention to the magic behind its unmatched success.

 

Here’s a sneak peek: success is rarely a straight line. Even when you reach your wildest dreams, you might still ask yourself—was it everything you hoped for, or were you chasing something that no amount of external achievement can fulfill?

 

In Part 1, we’ll explore:

✨ Michael’s journey to Thriller 

✨ The ups and downs that shaped him and fueled the creation of the world’s best-selling album 

✨ The obstacles he faced—and how he overcame them

 

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Thank you for being here & see you next time!  

 

From my heart to yours

Tajda 🫶🌷​

 

Resources and further reading:

• The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back, Ed Sullivan Show  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2bVIBwpCTA

• Moonwalk: A Memoir by Michael Jackson https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Michael-Jackson/dp/0307716988

• Ups & Downs - My Instagram Reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TAZeLtVgQ/

• Soul of Michael Jackson: A Tragic Icon Reveals His Deepest Self in Intimate Conversation by Shmuley Boteach: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Shmuley-Boteach/dp/1510779930
  

• The Michael Jackson Case for Innocence Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-jackson-case-for-innocence-podcast/id1646277581

• 2005 Trial records read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkHDG8vZbx39BXZ1U8W3qIPMo7eQMJPer

• Untouchable: A Strange Life And Tragic Death Of Michael Jackson by Randall Sullivan: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Randall-Sullivan/dp/0802145825