There are numerous stories of people who have had to confront their own mortality. Some notable examples include Steve Jobs, who continued to innovate and lead Apple despite his terminal cancer diagnosis; Randy Pausch, a professor who gave a famous 'Last Lecture' after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer; and Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who wrote the memoir 'When Breath Becomes Air' while battling lung cancer.

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O'Kelly attained his professional success after he landed his dream job as CEO of KPMG. He was happily married to a woman he loved, had a daughter he adored, and seemed to be living a life that many would aspire to for themselves. Yet, when he was told that he only had three months to live, O'Kelly said he "felt blessed."

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Chasing Daylight

This is a book that will resonate with anyone who is on a fast paced career path. Eugene O'Kelly, the previous CEO and chairman of the large accountin...

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