Faith & Purpose

Last Words of Steve Jobs

Learning from Life Finally, the same learning for all the survivals

A billionaire passed away at 56 from pancreatic cancer. His final words make us think:

“In the end, money is just a part of life I got used to. But now, lying in bed with this illness and looking back, I see that all the fame and wealth I earned mean nothing when faced with death.

Take care of yourself. Treat others with respect.

The older we get, the more we realize a $30 watch or a $300 watch tells the same time. A $30 wallet or a $300 wallet carries the same money.

Whether we drive a $150,000 car or a $30,000 car, the road is the same and we reach the same place. Whether we live in a 300-square-meter house or a 3,000-square-meter house — we are just as alone.

True happiness comes from inside, not from things.

If you fly first class or economy, and the plane crashes — you go down the same.

So… remember this: when you have friends or someone to talk to — that is real happiness.”

Five truths to remember:

Don’t teach your children to chase money. Teach them to seek happiness. Then they’ll understand the value of things, not the price.
Eat your food as medicine, or one day you’ll have to eat medicine as food.
People who truly love you won’t leave, even when they have every reason. They’ll always find a reason to stay.
There is a big difference between being human and being kind.
If you want to go fast — go alone. But if you want to go far — go together.

Mohammed Shahid Ullah

Mohammed Shahid Ullah, FCA is a senior finance and banking professional with over 30 years of experience across commercial banking, insurance, and non-government organizations. He currently serves as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a leading commercial bank in Bangladesh.

One Comment

  1. A powerful reminder from Steve Jobs’ final reflections that time and health are our most valuable assets, making every moment and decision truly meaningful.

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