My dear, The tech and business communities are weird. The say live life to the fullest in one breath, yet in the same say that if whatever you’re doing doesn’t change or affect the world then it counts for nothing. Believe me I’m probably one of the most determined people when it comes to changing the world, but that doesn’t meant that everything else is unimportant. Taking care of my children is important, and it...

My dear, When I die, do not be saddened for too great a length. Do not stop working. Do not stop, period. Keep moving forward. Know that life goes on; it’s both long and short, and we must capture as much of it as possible. Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent. It’s Life’s way of telling us that we need to work, and fast. And that nothing lasts. When I die, live. If you...

My dear, Stay hungry, stay foolish. Keep that desire within you that thirsts for more. More knowledge. More wisdom. And more fun. For only the hungry ones achieve anything in this world. And stay foolish! Please, stay foolish. Do not think yourself the smartest being on Earth, ever. You’ll never be. Stay foolish and keep the cup that is your mind empty. For only empty cups get filled. Falsely yours, Steven Paul “Steve”...

My dear, Almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. There is no reason for you to sit in a soul crushing...