Keep Looking Until You Find It

Today Steve Jobs died. It's very sad to hear of someone passing--of course I didn't know the guy but because he was such a larger than life CEO and a brilliant visionary that truly did change the world from his inventions and ideas, it was a surprise to me (even though he had been battling cancer for years and had stepped down from Apple). It made me really sad. I have always loved the commencement speech he gave at Stanford in 2005. It's all about 'connecting the dots' in your past and how experiences shape your future. I love it because it is a reminder that where you come from affects where you are going and you have to follow your instincts and what you believe in--in life, in work and in love.

I especially like this part: "As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle."

Now, it's easy for someone so wildly successful, to look back now and say that--but he's right. As much as we have to settle due to circumstances, and let's face it--reality, I hope that most people, especially the ones in my life, are settling as little as possible. I admire people that can take a leap of faith, go with their gut, jump, and fly. I'm not one of those people--but I know what I have in my personal life I haven't settled for. And I recognize it every day.

His passing is also a good reminder that no matter how much money, success, resources you have, you can never take good health for granted.

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."