Steve Jobs, co-founder of
Apple, sold something more than computers and gadgets. He sold emotion and
passion. When he first presented the iPad to the world, he repeatedly said, “It’s just so amazing to hold.” There was
obviously a genuine love for the product, a real passion for what his company
had created.
Once, Jobs was fired from
the company he started, and he considered leaving Silicon Valley forever. However,
he realized that, though he had been rejected, he still loved what he did, and
he started over – this time with NeXT and Pixar, with the latter becoming a
tremendous success.
Even if we have no
aspiration to become the next high-tech megastar, we can all learn from the way
Steve Jobs lived his life. In 2005, when he delivered the commencement speech
at Stanford University, he shared some invaluable advice with the young
graduates: “You time is limited, so don’t spend it living someone else’s life… have
the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”
Pursuing your passions may
or may not lead to material or public success; however, regardless of external
success, life is short, and finding small ways to express your inner, authentic
voice at work, at home, or with your friends is perhaps the most important
thing you can do for yourself and the world.
Lord, Give
Us Today Our Daily Idea(s)
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