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By
Dan Duggan
on
December 14th, 2011
As I’m sure you already know, Steve Jobs, creative genius behind Apple, passed away recently. I was certainly aware of the results of his work having been an Apple user for many years now. What I wasn’t aware of was who Jobs was; what drove him; how his experiences shaped him. I’m curious by nature so I purchased a copy of his just published biography by Walter Issacson.
I’m not very far into it yet, but the sense I have of Steve Jobs was that he was special and knew it. This both helped and hindered him. He did not compromise on what he passionately believed in , although sometimes not very gracefully or respectfully.
One of those passionate beliefs was to follow his heart and intuition wherever it led him. During a commencement address at Stanford in 2005 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc) about a year after he was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Jobs spoke about his life, lessons learned, and death. I was truly inspired by his words:
“Don’t lead someone else’s life”.
We all have a purpose in this life. At it’s core, that purpose is to know yourself. It is your purpose, not someone else’s version of what your purpose is. This resonates deeply with me because I spent decades trying to “be” what I thought other people wanted me to be. Those clothes did not fit well. I am grateful every day for the grace I’ve been given to just be me.
It is not easy. It takes courage, trust, and persistence. The rewards are great.
When you pursue your own unique God-given purpose – without settling, without compromising your values – you will find peace and freedom. You will find the work you love and make the contribution you are here to make. You will spend your time wisely and joyfully. You will find fulfillment.
Today, when you look in the mirror, ask yourself: Who’s life am I living today?
If the answer is “not mine”, it’s time for a change; time to take a chance.
Peace and blessings,
Dan
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