The Greatest Gift

I’ve thought a lot and shared here before about how the greatest gift we have is time, especially after my sabbatical back in 2017. As the team and I continue to work on the Modern Life mission at Microsoft, and especially during this challenging period, the importance of time has never been more apparent. Whether it is time we are unable to spend with the most important people in our lives, or taking time to connect with people we haven’t spoken to in a while, we are all adjusting to how to make the most of the time we have today.

I saw this video tribute from Michael Wilbon to Kobe Bryant yesterday on what would have been his 42nd birthday, and if he could give him one thing as a gift it would be time. As a fan of Kobe and what he achieved on and off the court, it is a fitting way to remember him, and as a reminder to all of us to make the most of every moment and not take for granted the greatest gift we will ever receive.