Before Sir Magdy Yacoub performs a heart surgery, he often sees himself already performing it in his dreams while he sleeps. Even when his eyes are closed and his body is still, there is still one thing inside him that remains awake: his heart. The heart, in his own words, is a noble organ; it serves every other organ and ensures that everything stays alive. And even when he is asleep, his heart keeps him alive in his dreams, helping him practice and visualize his surgeries before he performs them in real life. In a way, this simple ritual in his dreams captures the true legacy of Sir Yacoub in one message, which is not just to perform one’s work, but to truly live it. His legacy reflects the beauty of having a true mission in life, when someone is fortunate enough to discover it. When a person carries a true mission in life, they are led by it in every moment, even in their sleep. They are led by an energy that brings their passion to life, just as the heart brings every organ to life. At 90…
