I never owned a Mac. I still struggle with the differences between the I-POD and I-PHONE. But I had nothing but awe for Steve Jobs. It is times like these when I really have to stop and collect my thoughts, or just say to myself "go figure."
Go figure why such gifted people are only on this earth for such a short time, and make such an impact. Go figure why the ones that just take up space are here way too long.
I heard Steve's Stanford University(2005) speech this morning, it was as if he spoke to me personally. I have never been a risk-taker to any degree. The biggest risk I took was dumping $60,000 into my Real Estate business which I ultimately lost. I admire the man's zeal for never giving up on his vision, and going for the all or nothing route to success. It is not surprising that is the story for all successful people. Fear, intimidation, caution are just not part of their make up.
It is all to easy to look back in life and say "why", instead of going forward and saying "why not?"
To hear Jobs talk to those students about doing everything you want now, because "we are all naked" and going to die puts it all into perspective. CAUTIOUS, for what? is it going to change anything? AFRAID of what? There are no grants in extension of time to spend with loved ones.
I can't help but wonder what's next for Apple. I know there will always be some more surprise technology. I am sure Steve Jobs took his inventory and has lots more in store for us.
Somehow eating an apple will always seem a little sad to me...
Go figure why such gifted people are only on this earth for such a short time, and make such an impact. Go figure why the ones that just take up space are here way too long.
I heard Steve's Stanford University(2005) speech this morning, it was as if he spoke to me personally. I have never been a risk-taker to any degree. The biggest risk I took was dumping $60,000 into my Real Estate business which I ultimately lost. I admire the man's zeal for never giving up on his vision, and going for the all or nothing route to success. It is not surprising that is the story for all successful people. Fear, intimidation, caution are just not part of their make up.
It is all to easy to look back in life and say "why", instead of going forward and saying "why not?"
I can't help but wonder what's next for Apple. I know there will always be some more surprise technology. I am sure Steve Jobs took his inventory and has lots more in store for us.
Somehow eating an apple will always seem a little sad to me...
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