I’ve traveled through 2013 with an I, Steve 2013 Desk Calendar at hand every day of the year. Each morning part of my ritual has been to see what Steve Jobs had to say that would speak to me. Steve is one of my idols (you’re never too old for an idol, you know!), and I’ve read quite a lot about him since his death on October 11, 2011.

Today was the last day in 2013 that I got to follow that ritual. As I tore off the entry for the 30th, I was surprised to see the last day of 2013 with a quote from Mona Simpson, Steve’s sister. On his deathbed, Mona remembered his last words to be:

You know, quite honestly after all I’ve encountered in 2013, that’s a pretty awesome summation. Thanks Steve, even after you left us you’re helping me learn more about life and myself!