In his 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University, Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., shared his personal and professional journey, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his life. Jobs spoke candidly about his early life, his unexpected success with Apple, his subsequent failures, and his eventual return to the company he founded. He also emphasized the importance of finding one’s passion, following one’s intuition, and persevering through setbacks.
Jobs shared an interesting story about how his calligraphy class impacted the development of different fonts on Apple computers, which taught him the value of pursuing diverse interests and the importance of design and aesthetics in creating innovative products. His speech resonates not only with aspiring entrepreneurs but also with anyone who seeks inspiration and motivation to pursue their dreams.
Here are 3 key insights that one can take away from Steve Jobs’ speech:
- Embrace your curiosity and intuition: Jobs stressed the importance of following your curiosity and intuition in pursuing your passions. He advised the graduates to trust themselves, stay hungry, and never settle for anything less than what they truly love.
- Embrace failures and setbacks: Jobs talked about how his failures ultimately led him to greater success. He encouraged the audience to view failures as opportunities for growth, learning, and new beginnings. He reminded them that failure is not the end but rather a chance to start again and do better.
- Live a meaningful life: Jobs urged the graduates to find a job that they are passionate about and to pursue it with purpose and meaning. He reminded them that life is short and that they should make the most of it by doing work that truly matters to them. He also emphasized the importance of love, family, and relationships in finding happiness and fulfillment in life.
Hope you enjoyed these insights…. here is a link to the full 15-minute speech: https://youtu.be/Tuw8hxrFBH8
Tony Picciano, President
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