But in the end, he built an extraordinarily talented management team and organization that are fully capable of carrying on without him. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice."īy all accounts, Jobs was hands-on to the point of micromanaging. As Jobs said, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Those words - think different - became the mantra, as well as the company's advertising slogan, that drove Apple to develop breakthrough products that would dominate their markets. Only a true marketer like Jobs could somehow manage to find two words that described his philosophy on life. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. The only way to do great work is to love what you do. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. "You have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. One of the most inspirational speeches I've heard in my entire life was the Stanford University commencement address Jobs delivered in 2005, where he encouraged future entrepreneurs and leaders to trust their instincts and find their own true path in life: Not surprisingly, they're as simple, genuine and iconic as the man and the products he created. So on the first anniversary of his passing, it only seemed fitting to share some inspirational life lessons I've come to learn from Steve Jobs. I own its products because they make it easier for me to work and enjoy life. But, after all, he was just a man.įor the record, I'm no Apple fan-boy. He actually did make a dent in the universe.
This was a man who did what few have done. In his speeches we find both power and humility. In his life we see greatness, but also frailty. That's what makes the legacy of Steve Jobs so inspiring, and yet so endearing.
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