In his commencement speech, Steve Jobs makes the argument that people should constantly keep in mind that life is fleeting, and that their own death is rather unpredictable, and asserts therefore that we should follow our hearts because there is no reason not to. He goes on to explain that by utilizing this perspective and remaining aware of his mentality that he was able to achieve great things and to pursue his goals without relent. Steve Jobs makes a very valid point in this argument, one that society tends to forget. The concept of using one’s mortality as a tool for success is rather unique to Steve Jobs’ speech, but a similar concept is explored by Roger Ebert. Although he did not necessarily use his mortality as a means to further