“You’ve got to find what you love…Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.” Steve Jobs, 2005
Steve Jobs lost his battle against cancer at the young age of 56. His loss is not only tragic because another bright star has been dimmed by the scourge of cancer, but because the world has lost a legendary technology leader who combined the wide-eyed vision of Walt Disney with the innovative genius of Thomas Edison.
Many people aspire to make a difference in the world and leave it a better place for posterity, but Steve Jobs did more – he changed the world.
Steve Jobs never let adversity slow him down. He never finished college and got fired from the company he co-founded (Apple), but didn’t hide in a corner and feel sorry for himself. He picked himself up, adjusted his turtleneck and pushed forward. He went on to launch NeXT and Pixar before going back to lead Apple. From 1998 on, Steve Jobs enabled this generation beyond our wildest dreams with devices that are uncomplicated, ubiquitous and indespensable.
As the tributes monopolize the airways, we hear Steve Jobs described as a visionary, genius, innovator, pioneer and inspirational leader. He was all of that and more. There have been few like him in the past, and we can only hope that there will be more coming in the future. He made our lives easier, fun and connected.
iThank Steve Jobs for my many iPods, two iPhones, iPad and for the many Pixar films that people of all ages marvel at (Monsters, Inc. is a personal favorite).
iThank him for who he was, what he did and for what he has left behind.
To infinity and beyond!
See also
10 Things to Thank Steve Jobs For
