Hi to all my Dear Readers!
Today I would like to write about what it matters most in our lives,well at least for me. In today's day and age, people are stuck in the ever competitive rat race to win over financial freedom. Well I will not go about quoting noble things saying money is not everything and you don't need it but would like to steer your attention to the birds eye view of what it all matters.
In my early days of struggle life, as a young adult I have experienced the lowest points in life a person could be. However something within me used to chant saying that things will get better, just keep your head up high. I don't have a single moment of regret of the hardships I have been through, every situation has brought me out of the furnace showing how grateful we have to be, even the air we breathe in.
One of my greatest hero growing up was Steve Jobs, He turned nothing into a great empire of entrepreneurship that still dominates the Technological market in the world. I have seen his you-tube interviews and read articles of the Apple's Empire also the disrupting and revolutionary ideas he gave to this world.
Little did I know about his personal life.
His death in 2011 was a very sad day for millions of people around the world. As Richard Branson summed up what Steve Jobs life was
"I have come to the pinnacle of success in business.
In the eyes of others, my life has been the symbol of success.
However, apart from work, I have little joy. Finally, my wealth is simply a fact to which I am accustomed.At this time, lying on the hospital bed and remembering all my life, I realize that all the accolades and riches of which I was once so proud, have become insignificant with my imminent death.In the dark, when I look at green lights, of the equipment for artificial respiration and feel the buzz of their mechanical sounds, I can feel the breath of my approaching death looming over me.Only now do I understand that once you accumulate enough money for the rest of your life, you have to pursue objectives that are not related to wealth.It should be something more important:For example, stories of love, art, dreams of my childhood.No, stop pursuing wealth, it can only make a person into a twisted being, just like me"
Today I would like to write about what it matters most in our lives,well at least for me. In today's day and age, people are stuck in the ever competitive rat race to win over financial freedom. Well I will not go about quoting noble things saying money is not everything and you don't need it but would like to steer your attention to the birds eye view of what it all matters.
In my early days of struggle life, as a young adult I have experienced the lowest points in life a person could be. However something within me used to chant saying that things will get better, just keep your head up high. I don't have a single moment of regret of the hardships I have been through, every situation has brought me out of the furnace showing how grateful we have to be, even the air we breathe in.
One of my greatest hero growing up was Steve Jobs, He turned nothing into a great empire of entrepreneurship that still dominates the Technological market in the world. I have seen his you-tube interviews and read articles of the Apple's Empire also the disrupting and revolutionary ideas he gave to this world.
Little did I know about his personal life.
His death in 2011 was a very sad day for millions of people around the world. As Richard Branson summed up what Steve Jobs life was
"I have come to the pinnacle of success in business.
In the eyes of others, my life has been the symbol of success.
However, apart from work, I have little joy. Finally, my wealth is simply a fact to which I am accustomed.At this time, lying on the hospital bed and remembering all my life, I realize that all the accolades and riches of which I was once so proud, have become insignificant with my imminent death.In the dark, when I look at green lights, of the equipment for artificial respiration and feel the buzz of their mechanical sounds, I can feel the breath of my approaching death looming over me.Only now do I understand that once you accumulate enough money for the rest of your life, you have to pursue objectives that are not related to wealth.It should be something more important:For example, stories of love, art, dreams of my childhood.No, stop pursuing wealth, it can only make a person into a twisted being, just like me"
Even though these words aren't his own, this would give somewhat meaning to what happened in his life. I remember seeing the Batman meme online "When I was a child Batman made sense but when I am grown up the Joker made more sense"
The life we have chosen is eventually is a pursuit for happiness, a never ending battle to get there. We in the cooperate world always talk about the bigger picture of any situation and try to bring a solution but I want you to take a step back and realize the bigger picture of everything.
Why are you doing the things you do, the the real purpose of these outcomes. I have been caught up in this vicious cycle of working hard to bring out results so that I keep my job requirements satisfied but at what expense?
Family, if I miss out to be with my family the whole purpose of the meaning to happiness is deceived. The fact that I have only one family and protecting it is what it all matters.
The perception of proper work life balance nowadays has changed, people are so caught up in the anxiety of the future rather than enjoying in the moment.
Finally your Family is what matters the most, you can have all the riches of the world but if you don't have someone to love you then my friend you are loosing out in the most important human emotion that keeps the world go round.
Please check out this movie "A Family Man" a super movie that makes you realize how grateful you should be for the family you have.
Till next time,take care and God bless you my friends.
