“Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”– Steve Jobs, at a Stanford University commencement ceremony in 2005.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
"Remembering You Are Going to Die Is the Most Important ... " ~ Steve Jobs
I've been waiting for the right time to post this video for months now, and I never thought Steve Jobs' death would be what prompted me to do so.
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I played this to all my classes on Friday. So many life lessons in 15 minutes and 56 years.
ReplyDeleteI played this to all my classes on Friday. So many life lessons in 15 minutes and 56 years.
ReplyDeleteNo kidding ... he's so articulate.
ReplyDeleteI miss being in the room next to yours. I would be knocking on your door to interrupt your work flow about now.