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11 Life Lessons Learned From Steve Jobs
publication date: Oct 6, 2011
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author/source: Josh Linkner
11 Life Lessons I Learned From Steve JobsBY FC Expert Blogger Josh LinknerThis blog is written by a member of our expert blogging community and expresses that expert's views alone.
Whether you’re building a tech startup, raising three kids, or
running a soup kitchen, Steve Jobs's indelible philosophies serve as a
roadmap to success.
He's been called the modern day Thomas Edison, the Beethoven of business, and the most prolific visionary since Henry Ford. Yet as Steve Jobs steps down from the helm of Apple, he has left us with so much more than incredible technology. Jobs completely transformed the industries of personal computing, digital animation (Pixar), music, mobile phones, and now tablets. He created the most valuable company in the world and impacted the way billions of people live their daily lives. But beyond his accomplishments, he’s taught us lessons in leadership and life. The characteristics he embodied can serve as a roadmap for us all to become better not only in business, but in our communities, families, and personal achievements. For all us kids from 1 to 92, Jobs's guiding principles can help us live our best life and make the biggest difference: 1) Put Passion First 2) Never Limit Your Imagination 3) Pursue Greatness Over Money 4) Demand Excellence 5) Put Yourself Out of Business 6) Challenge Conventional Wisdom 7) Simplify 8) Ignore the Naysayers 9) Persist 10) Never Pigeonhole 11) Push Beyond What You Think is Possible Whether you’re building a tech startup, raising three kids, or running a soup kitchen, these indelible philosophies serve as a roadmap to success. While you may organize your thoughts on your MacBook, communicate with your team on your iPhone, and later relax with some tunes on your iPod, the impact of Steve Jobs is far greater than the devices he’s provided. Rather, he’s given us a model to reach our full potential. Steve famously said he wanted to “put a ding in the universe.” You have done that, my friend, and so much more. The impact you’ve made is immeasurable, and has inspired a generation to “think different.” Thank you for taking the path less travelled, for conquering the never-been-done, and for leading with purpose. Thank you for changing the world. For more insight on Creativity and Innovation, please visit www.JoshLinkner.com |
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