The following paragraphs were taken from Steve Jobs commencement speech at Stanford University in 2005. If you have 15 minutes, I strongly advise you watch the entire speech by clicking the link below. However, as we wrap up 2011, I think it's important to take a look at your own life. Bottom-line, ask yourself, “Are you happy with your life?”
The following two paragraphs are powerful. Read them slowly. Stop for a moment today and think hard about what Steve Jobs is saying!
"When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
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. Because 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."
Are you following your heart today?
Steve Jobs ended his speech with these words: Stay Hungry! Stay Foolish!
The link below is the entire commencement speech. It's amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
www.whatsleftofus.com
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