Hello Marvelous People!
In a world that is consumed by negative media messages, let us take some time today to review a life lived with positive purpose. A life lived with positive meaning. A life that has enhanced the lives of millions.
I have paraphrased for brevity the recent eulogy given by Mona Simpson, Steve Jobs' sister. Her eloquent message shares key experiences and important life traits that we may all consider and reflect upon.
May the words of Mona Simpson inspire you as you travel down your own road. Take the time to reflect on each point, PAUSING FREQUENTLY to contemplate it’s meaning in your life.
His Full Life
• He worked at what he loved and he worked hard every day.
• He was the opposite of absent-minded
• He was never embarrassed about working, even when his results were failures.
• He was never ashamed to admit that he tried and that he failed.
• Although immensely innovative, he was also loyal. (if he saw a shirt that he liked he'd buy 10 or even 100 of them)
• He favored people his own age.
• He was never one to favor gimmicks or trends.
• He was willing to be misunderstood.
• Love was his supreme virtue. He spent time talking about love and kept track and worried about the romantic lives of the people working with him.
• He believed that love happened all the time - everywhere!
• He was never ironic, cynical or pessimistic.
• He loved broccoli, especially in season, simply prepared, with just the right recently snipped herbs.
• He felt that his success at his early age served to isolate him somewhat.
• He loved bikes and loved the Palo Alto Bike Store.
• He was humble and always liked to keep learning.
• He loved colleges and loved walking around the Stanford campus.
• He cultivated whimsy and loved roses.
• He always had surprises tucked away in his pockets. Various treats, words to songs he loved, poems, etc.
• He treasured happiness.
His Illness
• Even in his illness, so much was still left after so much had been taken away.
• And he tried. He always tried.
• He was an intensely emotional man.
• Even during his illness, his taste, his judgment and discrimination held.
• While intubated in the hospital, he still sketched:
A- devices to hold an iPad while in a hospital bed.
B- designs for new fluid monitors
C- designs of new x-ray equipment
Important things Mona Simpson learned from her brother.
• character is essential.
• Steve was an absolutist.
• Steve was a romantic
• Steve was idealistic
A powerful idea to apply in our life:
Imagine if you printed and read these words every morning in your quiet time and allow your subconscious mind and your own spirit to be transformed by these character traits.
Might that assist you as you seek to live life with more meaning and purpose?
Drop us an email (Marvin@MarvinLeBlanc.com) and share with us your story on The Life Traits that have sustained you throughout your life.
Yes, we really care and we really read what you share.
Until next time remember that:
Marvelous Performance is ALWAYS - Intentional!
Marvelous Performance is NEVER - Accidental!
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