Steve Jobs
Co-founder and chief executive of Apple; co-founder of NeXT; chief executive of Pixar
When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right.” It made an impression on me, and since then, 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 am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
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Stanford University 114th Commencement, Stanford News (Stanford University), 12 June 2005
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David Vélez
Co-founder and chief executive of Nubank
Apenas me despierto, a las 5:00 a. m., cuando voy a hacer deporte. Es lo primero que cojo cuando me despierto. No es la mejor práctica, pero sí desde tempranito.
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Vicky Dávila, interview, Semana, 1 October 2022
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Jensen Huang
Co-founder, president and chief executive of NVIDIA
I begin each morning, I do every single morning exactly the same way, I begin each morning by doing my highest priority work first. I have a very clear priority list and I start from the highest priority work first. Before I even get to work, my day is already a success. I've already completed my most important work and can dedicate my day to helping others.
Recorded
California Institute of Technology 130th Annual Commencement, The Singju Post, 14 June 2024
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