In this timeless episode of Open My Mind, we revisit Steve Jobs’ iconic 2005 Stanford commencement speech, where he shares profound insights on life, death, and pursuing your true path. 🌍💭

Reflecting on a pivotal moment from his youth, Jobs recalls how a quote about living each day as if it were your last transformed his perspective on life. This daily reflection became a driving force in evaluating his actions, pushing him to continually ask, "If today were my last day, would I do what I am about to do?"

Jobs also shares the deeply personal story of his battle with pancreatic cancer, and how confronting mortality stripped away the unimportant, leaving only what truly mattered. He emphasizes that the awareness of death is a powerful motivator, freeing us from societal pressures and external expectations.

His message to the graduates—and to all of us—is clear: life is finite, and time is too valuable to waste living someone else's dream. He urges us to resist dogma, follow our heart and intuition, and live a life true to ourselves. Jobs' wisdom serves as a powerful reminder that authenticity and purpose are the keys to a fulfilled life.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Ask yourself daily: "If today were my last day, would I do what I am about to do?"
• Mortality is a motivator to focus on what truly matters
• Live authentically, free from external expectations
• Follow your heart and intuition for a life of fulfillment and purpose

🎧 Tune in to re-live Steve Jobs’ profound reflections on living fearlessly, with purpose, and embracing the gift of time. #SteveJobs #LiveLikeItsYourLastDay #AuthenticLiving #StanfordSpeech #OpenMyMind #LifePurpose #MortalityAsMotivation