PERSPECTIVES ON LIFE

but I simply don’t. Life is about experience, learning and sudden surprises. So be bold and take the chances, which life has to offer.

Just life!

Very often I think of this question. Some people may say it is about happiness, experience, responsibility and a list of other items, combined together in a profile of every individual.

I tend to simplify things by making things short: Your purpose in life is to fullfill it, meaning you have to make the most out of it.

At least you have to try. At least try once in your life. I have come to this conclusion already a while ago by reading quite a few interesting books. Chasing daylight, for instance, is one of the books I can recommend to anyone. In this book the former CEO of KPMG Eugene O’Kelly is unwinding his life and managing his death after he receives the information about his terminal illness. Greating perfect moments with the people we respects, values and loves is his goal for the last couple of months in his life. He learns about new perspectives due to his personal condition and also experiences more perfect moments in a short time period than he has before in several years.

When was your last perfect moment? Would you appreciate the gift of knowing your last day on earth?

I am working hard to fulfill my life. I find it difficult to create these perfect moments, but at least I have started a new adventure in my life. I am running a social startup. It is a risky adventure for someone, who has different career options, but I have the feeling it is now the right thing to do. Sometimes I tell myself I have already gained so much experience by just starting this venture that it already has paid off. And if it does not turn into success, it does not really matter. If it has helped one person on earth, it was already worth the effort.

Think about your life, your passion, your values and decide for yourself, whether you are on track or just leading an average life of someone else?