Comments on: Would You Fall Asleep Reading Your Life’s Story?

By: Friday’s Links — A Meaningful Existence

Friday’s Links — A Meaningful Existence — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:28:26 +0000

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By: JP

JP — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:42:25 +0000

Truly inspirational. Thanks for this.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:13:55 +0000

That quote is one of my “life quotes” – something that sums up how I want to live my entire life. Interestingly enough there’s also a bible verse where St. Paul says he’s ok with passing on now because his “life has been fully poured out like a drink offering” – I love the imagery of both quotes.

I also like your list; I particularly like that anyone could take those points and apply them to any life, not just to bein a “marketer” they don’t really have to do with your Job but with Who You Are while you do your job. Those are the kinds of things we should live for…

Yours,
Megan

By: Scott Messinger

Scott Messinger — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:23:50 +0000

I’m up there with Mike Willner and his quote from Woody Allen.

Just to play devil’s advocate, I’d like to point out that people mostly say good things about the dead at funerals. They tend to forget the bad times and the focus on the good times. While the truly evil probably don’t have anyone at all to speak well of them, most of us are a combination of good and bad. After all, we are all human (although I have my doubts about some politicians). So loved ones and friends will show up and remember the good times.

So don’t stress too much about how much your legacy will hold up next to the person at that last funeral you attended. Chances are, he wasn’t nearly as good as he was made out to be (althought I’m sure he was a nice enough guy).

As for me, I think I’ll be beyond caring what people say about me at my funeral!

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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:52:44 +0000

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By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:09:53 +0000

Thank you, Jonathan, for a well-timed inspirational piece.

By: Michelle @ Following Your Joy

Michelle @ Following Your Joy — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:09:29 +0000

Fantastic question! And I loved reading your honest, reflective, heartfelt thoughts. Really, there is no question more important in life!

In my work as a Professional Coach, this is one of the visualizations I lead my clients through–getting clear on their life purpose and what they want to be remembered for…so that they continue to live in accordance with what matters most to them. And as a blogger writing on “Joy” these last several months, this has helped me clarify my fundamental life story and what I want to be known for: “Following my joy and helping others do the same.”

Thanks for asking. I’m going to share this now on my FB fan page!

By: Peter Shallard

Peter Shallard — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:28:56 +0000

Thinking about death has become a real source of personal and professional empowerment for me.

It began when I first saw the Steve Jobs Stanford address video where he also talks about mortality and working (living) with passion.

Great article thanks Jonathan.

- Pete

By: Patricia Erickson

Patricia Erickson — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:10:03 +0000

What a wonderful tribute to someone who sounds like he lived life to the fullest. Makes you remember there’s more to life than …

Patricia Erickson, Career Management Expert

By: Jennifer Bowen

Jennifer Bowen — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:28:39 +0000

Jonathon – FANTASTIC post. This is a subject that has been rattling around in my mind for awhile now (since starting Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture), but you just cemented a plan. A plan to make sure I’m living life to the fullest and leaving a legacy.

Great post – This is one I may have to print for a constant reminder.

Jenn