This week one of the most influential men of our time passed away after a long battle with cancer. As an avid Apple user I was very moved to hear of Steve Jobs passing. Over the last few days tributes have poured in from all around the globe in recognition of Steve Jobs achievements.
Being from the generation of people that take devices such as the iPad, MacBook and iPhone for granted, I did not understand why so many older people were moved by his passing, as I had considered Apple as a relatively new and young brand. I really did not associate the machines that were produced in the 70's and 80's with the white shiny brand that is Apple today.
One video that is circulating at the moment is that of Steve Jobs address to Stanford University is a very moving insight into how Steve approached life, and as a young person who is coming into the last few months of his education, tough life decisions will have to be made soon. One thing I took from that video is that as idealistic as it may sound, I really agreed that you should always do something that you love, and if you don't, changes need to be made.
This is a way of thinking that must be adopted by all young people, especially with all the financial pressures that they are currently facing. Holding off for the job you really love is something that takes a lot of self belief. Steve Jobs is testament to this, he was always confident in himself, even when he was fired from his own company he came back even stronger than before.
I hope to emulate his way of thinking, and even if people cannot emulate his level of success and wealth they will still be very happy with their lives and jobs because they are doing something they love. Aside from all the technological innovation Jobs is known for, his way of thinking will have an influence on people around the world that will last longer than any product that will leave the shiny factories of Apple.
The below video is a subtle reminder of Steve Jobs way of thinking.
Being from the generation of people that take devices such as the iPad, MacBook and iPhone for granted, I did not understand why so many older people were moved by his passing, as I had considered Apple as a relatively new and young brand. I really did not associate the machines that were produced in the 70's and 80's with the white shiny brand that is Apple today.
One video that is circulating at the moment is that of Steve Jobs address to Stanford University is a very moving insight into how Steve approached life, and as a young person who is coming into the last few months of his education, tough life decisions will have to be made soon. One thing I took from that video is that as idealistic as it may sound, I really agreed that you should always do something that you love, and if you don't, changes need to be made.
This is a way of thinking that must be adopted by all young people, especially with all the financial pressures that they are currently facing. Holding off for the job you really love is something that takes a lot of self belief. Steve Jobs is testament to this, he was always confident in himself, even when he was fired from his own company he came back even stronger than before.
I hope to emulate his way of thinking, and even if people cannot emulate his level of success and wealth they will still be very happy with their lives and jobs because they are doing something they love. Aside from all the technological innovation Jobs is known for, his way of thinking will have an influence on people around the world that will last longer than any product that will leave the shiny factories of Apple.
The below video is a subtle reminder of Steve Jobs way of thinking.
Posted by : Paul Maher
Great post Paul. I had seen the Stanford address on two occasions prior to Jobs' death and found it inspirational then. Since his sad passing I have watched it a number of times again. The poignancy attached to it is incredible but there are some remarkable life lessons still contained within.
ReplyDeleteBusiness failure and job loss are all too commonplace in Ireland at present and as noted at GEIF over the weekend, these events often result in people having stigmas attached to them. In the US, business failure and losing your job for trying to be innovative and brave are seen as badges of honour. There are many Irish who feel downtrodden and downbeat at the moment who blame themselves and are reluctant to start businesses or apply for upper level jobs again. Steve's message should inspire hope amongst people. Sometimes, even out of the very worst occasions, events and situations great things can happen. RIP Steve