Do What You Love: Time is Too Short to do Anything Else ...

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raible — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:18:53 GMT

Steve, in my view, has all the characteristics of the man high in iron, and he should have it reduced to normal values.

Hans

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wildbill562 — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:02:32 GMT

This speech by Steve Jobs is pure gold. Although I have tried to "play it safe," LIFE has forced me out of my comfort zone repeatedly. Through the struggles and the heartaches, I have grown and adapted. Even though I am only 53, I feel like I have seen enough. I hope to live to 100 and beyond with good health and a positive attitude, but I am ready to rest and take it easy too. Let the young ones make their mark, it's their turn now. I am content to play my small part and make my unique contribution.

I am very grateful to Dr. Mercola for following his passion. He reminds me of Dr. Ron Paul in the way he humbly strives to bless the multitudes with the wisdom he has received. Keep letting your light shine Dr. M. May we do the same.

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MegWolff — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:21:55 GMT

This was very inspirational. Thank you!

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Morrow — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:20:30 GMT

When I was a teen, I read a poem that was given to me in a card that said "Live Each Day to the Fullest." I read the poem over and over and to this day I am use that affirmation and "BE TRUE TO YOUR SELF" to remind me everywhere I turn that following your heart is where the dream for you is. And living is only found in what you enjoy and love, while dying is found in what you hate and dislike. Spend more of your life living and you will spend your time wisely.

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ellisabethe — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:14:13 GMT

This story made me cry, not because I will have regrets on my death bed, but because I could easily be like the so many millions of people who will (sadly) have those regrets. I have had to swim against the strong flow that included my family, friends and acquaintances to begin discovering my passions. I didn't even know how to discover them, only that it needed to be my highest priority. I found my true religious faith, my unique personality, the great outdoors, natural health, the philosophy of unschooling, and my love for reading, writing and debating controversial issues. I have been misunderstood, mislabeled, and frowned upon, but I wouldn't change this course for anything for I did not know that this kind of happiness even existed. We often need to humbly branch out from convention in order to land upon our distinguished calling in life, great or small, which can be very risky and lonely, but worth every moment.

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resonnant — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:08:41 GMT

This is bloody brilliant! As is Mercola's question about "what would you do if you had millions in the bank" - about finding your mission/your passion. All of this makes me want to run out of this desk job in a warehouse at warp speed! But it's scary and that's honest. However, wouldn't it be a blast to throw caution to the wind? The next step for millions of us is to figure out what our passion is. It's easier said than done and I envy those who know at an early age and pursue it.

There's always hope.

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loreydean_sullivan — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:00:15 GMT

Great article. Thank you for this. Anyone who reads Steve Jobs story will be inspired. It also makes you realize that every ounce of life is meaningful.

For more about journeys, check out Joseph Campbell's books and the PBS series about The Power of Myth. What Jobs says is true. The things that seemed like disaster (in anyone's life) can turn out to be a blessing in disguise. As Nietzsche said, welcome life all of it and as you do notice the gifts inherent in everything.