R.I.P. Steve Jobs.
He did have a chequered history, but the below seems like a nice and believable story. I also feel very strongly that Jobs taught us more than how to improve technology, he also had his own brand of inspiring philosophy.
Here are some classic Jobs quotes and a reblogged story from tomdavenport:
Quotes:
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?” “That’s been one of my mantras — focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.” Story:
This revealing story posted to Quora explains how Steve Jobs, or someone working on his behalf, sent special gifts to cancer victims. It’s a personal side to the great leader that might only be revealed after his passing.
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