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Why 'Carpe diem'?

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Many people asked me this question. Why 'Carpe diem' and what is its meaning? The phrase Carpe diem is Latin for 'seize the day'. And there's a reason why I chose this particular phrase as my blog title. Have you ever heard about the movie 'Dead Poets Society'?  Sometime back in 2011, one day I happened to watch to this beautiful movie, Dead Poets Society. There it struck me, 'Carpe diem'. Released in 1989, this classic is the story of an English teacher who inspired his students to seize the day. The plot of this movie is simple conveying a strong message of living today to the fullest. Two youngsters, Neil Perry and Todd Anderson, join the prestigious institution, Welton Academy and discover their passion for acting and writing eventually. But their parents have different plans for them. Neil's parents want him to become a doctor and Todd's want to see him as a lawyer. Their new English teacher, John Keating, teaches...