Live my life in my way!

    This Thursday I watched Steve Job’s Stanford Commencement Speech from YouTube. It was truly an inspiring speech for me. He shared his life experience and what lessons he has got from his setbacks. His genuine speech did make me seriously think about what direction my life is taking, who I am and where I am going.


      As the CEO of Apple and Pixar, Steve Job must have some amazingly personals traits. Out of his speech, I believe his courage, passion and intuition are some factors that lead him to success. I appreciate his courage to follow his inner voice and made a decision to be a dropout. Because he dared to take a risk, he became the founder of Apple. “You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever “ Steve said. His gut and trust in life are just what I lack. Sometimes I hesitate to take a chance when an opportunity knocks. I tend to consider too much such as external expectations and fear or embarrassment of failure. What I should do is to follow my heart and don not let those things drag my feet. Although I may make a wrong decision, I won’t blame others and feel regretful because that’s what I chose and what I love. At least, I live my life in my way. Besides, "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right" he said. To be honest, I never think of death because it is terrible and inauspicious. But now I would like to ask myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do today?" As what he said, this is helpful to think what is truly important. In the face of death, those considerations or doubts in my heart seem to mean nothing at all.

      Also, he encouraged us by saying “If you haven't found what you love yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it." Even if I haven’t found what I love yet, I believe I will find it in the near future. Besides, when he talked about his failure, he said,” The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again.”After hearing this, I think I should be fearless and have guts to take a risk because I am a beginner who gets nothing to lose.

     In a word, Steve Job is really, really a charismatic person, who excels in inspiring people. Out of his speech, I get more faith and braveness. Aside from this, some uncertainties to future are smoothed out. I’ve got to think what matters most to me. Live my life in my way. Moreover, Stay hungry, Stay foolish!