Tuesday, February 21, 2006

It was a long time since my friend sent me the file of Steve Jobs' speech on commencement day at standford. I just had a chance to read it today...

"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.

Uhmm...very inspired...

1 Comments:

Blogger a_goo said...

yeah.. seize the day, pal..
I'd like to suggest another two commencement addresses worth reading..

LiveYourOwnLife

DFW's

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