Lessons from Lady Gaga

A reoccurring theme that I feel is hitting me in the head is the noun Passion. I am a passionate guy when it comes to completing tasks or love for my family and friends but I want to continue that drive. When I speak of being passionate I do not mean going to the latest chick flick movie with my wife and crying with her about a love story by great actors.

I have just finished reading again, "Pour Your Heart Into It" by Howard Schultz. And if there is anything that I really received from that book and from the Starbucks work ethic is be passionate about what you do! Howard encourages every Barista in every thing that they do to do their best and be their best. That when they make that cup of coffee to make it the best that it can be. I was a barista for a few months and watching the videos with Howard's training you can tell that no matter how many zeros he has on his check that he wants to continue the passion that he had, if not more, when he started in the business. There is actually a shot rule that if a espresso shot sits for more than 8 seconds it is considered dead and should not be used in a espresso drink.

Just recently a short-known acquaintance passed away. In the short time I got to know him it was very evident that he was a man with passion. When I grow up I want to be as passionate as he was with everything that he said and did. It was even said at his funeral that he was passionate about life and that it showed until his final day.

Lastly, on a completely different note, I watched the Grammy's earlier this week and though I ended up cutting it off abruptly I must comment on a performance that I viewed. It never fails when I see Lady Gaga that she is wearing something that I think is crazy or doing something that I think is crazy. But what I realized about her is every time that she performs she is showing passion for what she does.


1 Peter 3: ¹³ And who will harm you if you are passionate for what is good? ¹⁴ But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be disturbed, ¹⁵ but set apart the Messiah as Lord in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.