There are numerous stories of people who have had to face their mortality while in the prime of their careers. For instance, Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2003. Despite his diagnosis, he continued to lead Apple until his health deteriorated. Another example is Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36. He wrote a memoir, 'When Breath Becomes Air', detailing his experience dealing with mortality.
This is a book that will resonate with anyone who is on a fast paced career path. Eugene O'Kelly, th...
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