"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. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."
-Steve Jobs, from his 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University
Wonderful quote, and words of wisdom, indeed...
ReplyDeleteJobs commencement address was the best I've ever heard, and of course there have been great ones.
ReplyDeleteDia and Thomas, thanks for your remarks. I suspect that we barely grasp how much Jobs changed our world.
ReplyDeleteAll due respect to the man, but if I seriously thought about how limited my time is, my likely reaction would be suicide. -J
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