In one of the most iconic speeches in recent history, Steve Jobs shared the one thing he always did in the morning.
He told the 2005 graduates of Stanford University, “…for the past 33 years I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself, ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I’m about to do today?’”
This kind of question might sound scary at first, but it crystalizes your life’s mission.
It’s a daily reminder to make the most of the time you have on earth.
In the greater scheme of things, it’s pointless to hold on to petty grudges, get caught up in selfish agendas or let the fear of trying hold you back.
So if you don’t have a mission-vision yet, you’d better get on that ASAP.
Get to the core essence of what you want to do in life, whether it’s sending your kids to college, finding the cure to cancer, or opening your own coffee shop.
Then use your early waking hours to reacquaint yourself with your ultimate goals. Read that mission statement to yourself in the morning, or make it part of your mantra during your reflection time.