If today was my last day, would I do what I am about to do?
In his iconic 2005 Stanford commencement speech, Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc., shares profound insights on life, death, and the pursuit of one's true path. Drawing from his own experiences, Jobs recounts a pivotal moment at 17 when a quote about living each day as if it were your last reshaped his perspective on life. This philosophy became a daily reflection, prompting him to evaluate his choices and actions continuously.
Steve Jobs speaks candidly about his diagnosis with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, confronting the stark reality of death and the urgency it injected into his life. This experience, he explains, stripped away all superficial concerns, leaving only what was genuinely important. Jobs emphasizes that acknowledging mortality is a powerful motivator to eschew external expectations and societal pressures, allowing one to live authentically and pursue what truly matters.
His message to the graduates is clear: life is finite, and time is too precious to be spent living someone else's dream. Jobs urges the audience to resist the constraints of dogma, to listen to their inner voice, and to have the courage to follow their heart and intuition. This, he believes, is the key to true fulfilment.
Jobs' famous speech is not just advice for the young graduates before him but a timeless reminder to all of us about the importance of living a life true to ourselves. He challenges us to embrace our mortality as a means to live more fully, with authenticity and purpose.
Join us as we re-live the profound wisdom of Steve Jobs on living fearlessly, with an unwavering commitment to our truest selves.
Warm Regards, The Guardian & Talisman
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