You can’t take it with you

What’s something most people don’t understand?

Life is astonishingly short, yet we (I specifically mean those in power) behave as if it will last forever. We stress over status, chase wealth and compete for power as though any of it can be packed into a suitcase at the end. I hate to tell you all, but it can’t. None of it comes with us, there’s no pockets in shrouds (a little Northern Irish saying).

So what is it all for?

We talk about legacy, about leaving something behind but the harsh truth is, you won’t be here to see it. You won’t hear the praise, feel the impact, or witness how long your name lasts.

I think many people do not fully understand that the point isn’t to accumulate, but to experience. It’s about having the ability to laugh more, hold people tighter, take that trip and forgive sooner. Life is not a scoreboard, it’s a fleeting moment that has to be enjoyed and appreciated in real time.