Steve Jobs, who was an American businessman and inventor, is one of the most influential businessmen in the world to date. He was born on February 24, 1955 and died on October 5, 2011 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve Jobs created Apple Inc., which revolutionized the computer industry in 1976 when it introduced the Apple II personal computer, then revolutionized it again with the Macintosh in 1984. In addition to being known as one of the pioneers of computer technology, he was also one of the founders of Pixar Animation Studios and Next Inc., as well as being involved in other startups such as NeXT Inc.
He dreamed from a young age
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, to Joanne Simpson, a graduate student and Benjamin Jandali, an immigrant from Syria. At an early age he developed an interest in electronics that would last his entire life. He became interested in computers at age 6 after being given a tour of Hewlett-Packard by Bill Hewlett himself. Even though he never earned a college degree, Steve jobs was extremely intelligent and knew how to make money at a young age. He dropped out of Reed College and started Atari which later became known as Apple Inc., but people weren't buying much computer equipment back then so his creation did not do well with it only having 9 employees.
His passion led him to success
Apple's distinctive voice and design aesthetic—combined with an intuitive interface—will forever shape how we interact with technology. But Steve Jobs' impact goes far beyond computer screens and smartphones. Since co-founding Apple with Steve Wozniak (in 1976), he went on to lead Pixar Animation Studios to immense success, even after his death, before returning to lead Apple once again. By changing how we communicate, collaborate, learn and work, Steve has left an indelible mark on society—and his legacy will continue to evolve long after his passing. We can all learn a lot from what it took for him to become so successful.
Honesty is important
Believe it or not, being a hardass was never part of Steve’s personality. Steve once said: My model for business is The Beatles. They were four guys who kept each other’s kind of negative tendencies in check; they balanced each other and were very honest with each other. And that dynamic made them bigger than any individual member. That’s how I see Apple now...we have so many cool things to do it’s almost ridiculous...by focusing on what is truly important, we can become a lot more impactful instead of just making another product category we don't need.
Don't compromise your standards
Most of us grew up getting gold stars for just showing up. Not Steve Jobs. He was a perfectionist and refused to settle for anything less than perfection when it came to his products. One time, he called an engineer late at night asking him to redesign part of an already-released iMac computer because it wasn't exactly perfect. He didn't get mad when he couldn't reach him; instead, he put on some Beatles music and went home thinking that maybe it was all for nothing. But not only did he return to work early in the morning, but also had come up with a better solution by then. In fact, Jobs's attitude towards work is well known among Apple employees: Real artists ship. That means that you should never release your product until it's ready — even if you have to force yourself to wait longer than you'd like.
You will be judged for everything you do
Every action, comment and email is subject to judgment. As a professional, you have to keep your reputation intact at all times; otherwise, you can be blacklisted from companies that may need your services. Your professional conduct will follow you for a long time after you’ve left an organization, so it’s important to always keep that in mind. There are no secrets when it comes to how others perceive you—what they say about you matters.
Even if you don’t agree with what they say, treat their comments as constructive criticism rather than personal attacks. Remember: everyone has an opinion about everything—it's up to you whether or not to listen. If someone gives negative feedback about something you said or did, consider why they think that way and try not to take things personally. When people are honest with us about our shortcomings, we should appreciate their honesty rather than get defensive or angry (unless they’re being rude). You never know who might be watching!
Learn how to accept rejection
Rejection is a way of life, but it can feel devastating if you're used to getting everything you want on your terms. To make your life easier and to increase your chances of success, learn how to accept rejection gracefully. Don't let it hurt you – learn from each experience and move on. There will always be another door open for you that might require a different approach than before, but at least you'll have learned something along the way.
Plus, by accepting rejection as part of your life and not letting it bother you too much, you’ll seem more attractive to people who are willing to give you what you need. People like those who are able to adapt and don’t complain about everything that doesn’t go their way. You’ll also feel better about yourself when you aren’t focusing so much on what other people think about you or giving them so much power over your emotions. In short: If someone says no, ask why (or don't) – then move on without dwelling too much on whether or not they approve of your idea or vision for yourself.
Persistence pays off
If a venture capitalist had met Steve Jobs while he was still looking for funding for Apple Computers, they might have passed on him. Why? Because he didn’t have an impressive company history and there were already several successful personal computer companies at that time. Luckily, Mike Markkula saw something special in Steve Jobs and provided him with $250,000 to start Apple Computers—this turned out to be a good move because it turned into billions. Consider persistence when seeking funding or investment opportunities; know that there may be people who don’t agree with your vision but persisting will allow you to find someone who believes as much as you do.
Being around people who believe in you makes you better
After he dropped out of Reed College, his father urged him to consider applying to Harvard. He was rejected and it almost crushed him, but not quite. He applied again and got a scholarship, which gave him enough freedom to start making mistakes—some bigger than others. While other students were required to take classes for their major, Jobs spent his time taking calligraphy and music classes (he played keyboards). It paid off when he learned that many of these experiences inspired his great ideas later on. Today, you have no excuse for being bored at work: take a class online or join a social group that can help you grow as an individual outside your career. You’ll be better able to deal with whatever life throws at you when your foundation is strong and confident in itself.
Don't fear failure, embrace it!
In his 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University, Steve Jobs addressed some advice for students and graduates. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking, he said. Don't let others define you. This is what has made Apple so successful as a company, as well as its co-founder, Steve jobs. Never allowing anyone else to decide what his next move should be or what he should do next has been a key part to Apple's innovation process over its 30-year history. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life, Jobs told students. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. If you want to know more about him read on
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