Steve Jobs was a revolutionary. He saw the potential for condensing and clarifying technology, while keeping it useful and affordable for the masses. He was the poster child for the "What does this expensive piece of paper get me" college ideal. With drive and focus in the face of adversity, he was incredibly successful.
I write this because I was inspired this morning listening to his 2005 commencement speech at Stanford. He tells the story of his life and the motivation and perseverance that kept him going. A rough paraphrasing of his inspirational point, " ...I lived everyday like it was going to be my last. I would wake up every morning and ask myself. If today was my last day, would I be happy with what I was about to do today and if I said no too many times in a row then I knew something had to change."
I find this especially pertinent now, considering the state of the economy and that I am again back on the job hunt. So, I will adopt this new way of addressing life when I wake up and assess what I am doing that day. Hopefully this ideal will inspire me to make positive changes to reach positive ends. I think all of us could use this ideal to invoke change in our daily lives.
With this being said, my first change is to revisit this blog and update frequently. Feel free to give me ideas, feedback, and your perspective on energy/environmental/social issues.
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