08.27.09
Do we have a lot to lose?
I am reading “The 4-hour workweek” book for the 2nd time. At the end of book, the author quoted a statement from Steve Jobs that I think are worthwhile to share:
“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…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. ” — Steve Jobs
In addition, I also like the quote from Tim Ferriss, author of the book:
“The heaviness of success-chasing can be replaced with a serendipitous lightness when you recognize that the only rules and limits are those we set for ourselves”
Hope we can all enjoy our experience in our life time, because we bring nothing when we come to this life and we will take nothing with us when we die…. What we have today is really what matters.