“I’ll tell you a secret...
Something they don’t teach you in your temple. The Gods envy us. They envy us because we’re mortal, because any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again.”
I try and think about these words everyday. They’re the reason why I strive for greatness.
We get one chance here. One short chance to do something in the world. To be completely defined by our actions.
For a small moment in time, we have the opportunity to make history.
As Steve Jobs said:
“You appear, have a chance to blaze in the sky, then you disappear.”
That’s it. One short chance to blaze in the sky. Once you realize that the question becomes, what are you going to do with it. And one of the greatest philosophers and thinkers of all time has an answer for you.
Nietzsche said:
“I know of no better life purpose than to perish in attempting the great and the impossible.”
These quotes echo in my head over and over again.
Remember them, for they may save your life as they did mine.
The song sung by Frank Sinatra greatly inspires me
The Impossible Dream