Quote by Steve Jobs

Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.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. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet, death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it, and that is how it should be, because death is very likely the single best invention of life. It's life's change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new.

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Summary

This quote by Steve Jobs emphasizes the importance of recognizing our mortality as a means to gain clarity and make meaningful choices in life. When we acknowledge our limited time on Earth, external expectations, pride, and fear become insignificant compared to what truly matters. It encourages us to live authentically, without being weighed down by the fear of failure or embarrassment. Despite our innate aversion to death, it is an inevitable part of life and serves as a catalyst for growth and renewal. By accepting the inevitability of death, we can appreciate the preciousness of life and make choices that align with our true desires.

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