This morning I bumped into a friendly co-worker in the ladies' room. I asked her how she was, and she paused for a second before replying, "I'm alright." Feeling like there was something behind this response, I pushed a bit further.
"Just alright?"
She promised she'd send me a link to a video she had watched earlier that morning and I would understand. About an hour later, this link popped up in my inbox and I ate up the 15 minute video of a commencement speech by Steve Jobs. I highly recommend taking the time to watch this inspirational clip--but beware, it will make you think.
Basically, his message to the graduating class of Stanford was to seize the day. Do what you love. And live every day like it was your last because one day it will be. These are all old adages we've heard a million times before, but for some reason, they sounded fresh coming from him.
So this is my challenge to you. Answer this question: If today was your last day, would you want to do what you did today?
Simple enough, right? The answer will certainly guide you to the next question. The real question is how will you answer that?
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Thanks for posting the link. Just what I needed today. I've included a link to your blog in my blog for today, I hope you don't mind.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your first question: Yes.
It is precisely for this reason that I try to write everyday, because that's ultimately how I "seize" life.
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