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Ya'll might as well get the music ready 'cause this is gonna take a while. When I had my accident, I found out at that moment, nothing in life is promised except death. If you have the opportunity to play this game called life, you have to appreciate every moment. A lot of people don't appreciate their moment until it's passed. And then you got to tell those Al Bundy stories: 'You remember when I...' Right now, it's my time and my moment, thanks to the fans, thanks to the accident, thanks to God, thanks to Roc-A-Fella, Jay-Z, Dame Dash, G, my mother, Rhymefest, everyone that's helped me. And I plan to celebrate and scream and pop champagne every chance I get, 'cause I'm at the Grammy's baby! I know everybody asked me the question, they wanted to know, 'What, Kan, I know he's gonna wile out, I know he's gonna do something crazy.' Everybody wanted to know what I would do, if I didn't win... I guess we'll never know!

Kanye West#5

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Life is fragile and finite, so one should appreciate every moment and express gratitude while having the chance.
In plain terms
Life is short, so be grateful and enjoy every moment.
What can you take from it?
Appreciate every moment while you can.

Where it applies

  • health scares
  • milestones
  • reflection

Putting it to work

  • express thanks
  • celebrate wins
  • live fully

Questions to consider

  • What are you grateful for now?
  • Do you wait for crises to appreciate life?

Another view

Some moments are painful and not for celebration.

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