The Great Equalizer

There are at least a couple of ways to think about yesterday’s passing of Steve Jobs.

One is to mourn the loss of the iconic corporate leader of our generation.  Many have written about how great he was, how much of a visionary he was, etc.  All of those things are true, and I admire the things that his company produced as much as I can admire something inanimate.

The other far more important thought is that the end is the same for all of us, regardless of what we accomplish or how amazing people think we are.  Death is indeed the great equalizer.  Last night for me was not as much about mourning the death of Steve Jobs.  His family and friends have lost far more than I have.  I didn’t know him personally.

No, for me it’s a catalyst for reflection and a kick in the butt to do things that matter.