Steve Jobs turn 54 today.  I wish like heck he could live another 54 years.  The world needs his framework for creativity, vision and breaking the rules that bind.

I often think about the common thread that joins THE REAL 100.  Zeal, vision and purpose frequently come to mind as I sit and ponder the congruencies.  But what really strikes me is the common verve or essence that they all share…they work from the heart.  They BELIEVE and LOVE so much of what they do that there is no work only adventure.  Whether it is Janine Benyus sharing her gift of nature or Sylvia Earle’s love of the ocean, working from the heart versus the head shows us how to truly unleash the potential that rests within.

It’s a surreal time out there in the marketplace.  No doubt challenging on so many levels for so many folks.  I guess that is why I find Steve Jobs such an amazing source of inspiration.  Is he perfect?  Heck no.  But he is a living testament to what can happen when we focus on inspiration versus desperation.  

So why not dive deep into your soul and discover that seed that wants to sprout?   Why not let go and retool?  What will it take for all us to live in a way that inspires us daily?

Stay hungry.  Stay foolish.

Happy birthday Steve!

Tags: janine benyus, Steve Jobs, Sylvia Earle

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