permafrost Loc: Minnesota

Wh**ever you think of Steve Jobs and Apple and the eradication of small pox, which Steve was directly involved in..

I found these words meaningful...

The last words of Steve Jobs -
I have come to the pinnacle of success in business.
In the eyes of others, my life has been the symbol of success.
However, apart from work, I have little joy. Finally, my wealth is simply a fact to which I am accustomed.
At this time, lying on the hospital bed and remembering all my life, I realize that all the accolades and riches of which I was once so proud, have become insignificant with my imminent death.
In the dark, when I look at green lights, of the equipment for artificial respiration and feel the buzz of their mechanical sounds, I can feel the breath of my approaching death looming over me.
Only now do I understand that once you accumulate enough money for the rest of your life, you have to pursue objectives that are not related to wealth.
It should be something more important:
For example, stories of love, art, dreams of my childhood.
No, stop pursuing wealth, it can only make a person into a twisted being, just like me.
God has made us one way, we can feel the love in the heart of each of us, and not illusions built by fame or money, like I made in my life, I cannot take them with me.
I can only take with me the memories that were strengthened by love.
This is the true wealth that will follow you; will accompany you, he will give strength and light to go ahead.
Love can travel thousands of miles and so life has no limits. Move to where you want to go. Strive to reach the goals you want to achieve. Everything is in your heart and in your hands.
What is the world's most expensive bed? The hospital bed.
You, if you have money, you can hire someone to drive your car, but you cannot hire someone to take your illness that is k*****g you.
Material things lost can be found. But one thing you can never find when you lose: life.
Wh**ever stage of life where we are right now, at the end we will have to face the day when the curtain falls.
Please treasure your family love, love for your spouse, love for your friends...
Treat everyone well and stay friendly with your neighbours.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Words well worth remembering, Frostie.

I will return to this post every so often to remind myself of the true treasures in life.

mongo Loc: TEXAS

Good advice. I live my life as if it's the last day. Helps me appreciate every moment with the ones I love and care about!

SEMPER FI

Louie27 Loc: Peoria, AZ

Those are words that all of us should live by. Wealth is something that is tangible but most things in life that are real, are intangible. Like faith, love, friendships and they have more meaning than wealth. Too many other things that matter in life are mostly forgotten when we look back at the lives we have had. I hope like most of us, that we can be remembered as a friendly and forgiving soul. One that has had courage when it was needed and faith when we have been in our darkest of times. Thank you for this post. It made me look into my real soul and realize the t***h. At times in my life I also thought of having great wealth but soon realized that was not at all what I needed to truly be a success in life. Always be happy and forgiving of those that have done you harm is some way or other. Giving of forgiveness is the greatest reward one can reap.

permafrost Loc: Minnesota

Fine words Louie, Thank yous to both you and Mongo....