Tag: passion

  • You change your passion for glory


    So many times, it happens too fast 
    You change your passion for glory 
    Don’t lose your grip on the dreams of the past 
    You must fight just to keep them alive 

    Eye of the Tiger – by Frankie Sullivan and Jim Peterik, 1982

    The other day I was jogging when this song came on. I’ve probably heard this song 500 times and the second verse never stuck out to me.

    Not only does verse two of Eye of the Tiger foreshadow the plot of Rocky movies 2, 3, 4, and 5– in many ways it captures the dichotomy many in leadership feel.

    We are driven by passion. And in the course of becoming proficient and gaining expertise towards that passion we receive a certain level of recognition… what Sullivan/Peterik label “glory.” Conversely, once you achieve “glory” the role changes unexpectedly. You stop pursuing the goal and start defending your place. It’s one thing to be the punk kid pursuing the dream. It’s another role altogether to be the defending champion.

    Getting there and staying there are two different fights. Passion and glory are a two-way street. Both have their perks, but you can’t exchange one for the other.

    Here’s what I know: The pursuit of a goal and the moment of achieving the goal are actually way more fun than having to defend your position. Like Rocky Balboa, if you stop pursuing your next goal the two-way street get out-of-whack and you end up old and cranky towards your wife.

  • Shifting Passions

    If you listen to Dr. Phil you’d think a zebra couldn’t ever change his stripes. I’ve heard him say things like, “You can’t change a man’s heart.” Well, here’s news for Dr. Phil. God changes the hearts of men all the time.

    Over the past couple of months Kristen and I have seen our hearts change a lot. We can feel our heart opening to a new community, different situations, and the passions of our new life. Concepts, events, and programs that kept me up just a few months ago no longer get me charged. (Notice people aren’t on that list, you can’t ditch me Romeo people.)

    But here are things we see ourselves getting passionate about:

    – Family time. Dude, don’t tread on my family time.

    – Our community. Not all of San Diego, just our hood.

    – The mission of YS. The more I get into this gig, the more I believe in its a needed thing.

    It’s just odd how much passions can change so quick.

  • Saturday Tunes

    With the 4th behind us we are on the fast track to packing and trying to get this house sold. This morning I have some stuff to do around the yard while Kristen is busy with the boxes. Of course, as always, music is a big part of my Saturday. So as I’m off to Tractor Supply and chasing the mower here are the next 10 tunes I’m listening to. 

    As always, this is completely random with ratings included.

    1. Falling Slowing by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova *****
    2. Drifter by Decemberadio *****
    3. My Heart Goes Out by Warren Barfield ****
    4. The Solid Rock by Charlie Hall ****
    5. Sending by Passion Worship Band ****
    6. New Drug by Thousand Foot Krutch ****
    7. Night Drive by Jimmy Eat World ****
    8. You Were Meant for Me by Jewel ****
    9. I Will Go by Starfield ****
    10. Only Want to Be With You by Hootie & The Blowfish *****