Life, Death, and the Power of Living Fully: Steve Jobs on Mortality and Purpose

In this episode, we explore thethird and final story from Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford commencement speech—hisreflection on death. He shares how a personal cancer diagnosis changed hisperspective on life and why remembering that we will one day die is the bestmotivation to live fully. His message is a reminder to follow our intuition,ignore external noise, and make the most of the time we have.

What You'll Learn:

How Steve Jobs used the idea of mortality to guide his decisionsWhy embracing the reality of death can help us live with purposeThe importance of following your intuition and not living for othersHow to ensure your daily life aligns with what truly matters to you

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