Every morning, Steve Jobs looked in the mirror and asked himself one question:

“If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?”

And if the answer was no too many days in a row, he knew something had to change.

That’s not just a good quote. It’s a radical practice. Because it forces us to stop lying to ourselves.

We spend so much of our lives working. So much of our lives doing. Shouldn’t that time reflect who we truly are?

Shouldn’t our work be an expression of our values, our voice, our gifts? Shouldn’t it bring us some measure of joy, meaning, and fulfillment?

I don’t mean every moment will be rainbows and sunshine. There are always tough days. Hard seasons. Work is still work.

But if you’re dragging yourself to it every day… If the thought of another Monday fills you with dread… If the person you’re becoming feels further and further away from your truest self… . Then maybe, just maybe, it’s time to change something.

You don’t have to burn it all down. But you do have to be honest.

Is this how you want to spend your precious, limited time?

Because you deserve more than just a paycheck. You deserve a life that lights you up. A life where your work isn’t a mask—but a mirror. A life where you wake up and say, “Yes. Even if today were my last… this is what I’d choose.”

And if it’s not that… It’s never too late to start choosing.

(If you need help choosing, let’s talk. Email me: [email protected])