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What was the age of the speaker when he got fired from Apple?
What was the age of the speaker when he got fired from Apple?
What was the name of the finest creation of Apple, according to the speaker?
What was the name of the finest creation of Apple, according to the speaker?
What was the initial reaction of the speaker after getting fired from Apple?
What was the initial reaction of the speaker after getting fired from Apple?
What does the speaker believe is the key to being truly satisfied in one's work?
What does the speaker believe is the key to being truly satisfied in one's work?
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What is the speaker's advice to those who haven't found their ideal work yet?
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Study Notes
Founding Apple and Getting Fired
- Apple was founded in Steve Jobs' parents' garage when he was 20 years old, along with Steve Wozniak.
- In 10 years, the company grew from 2 people to a $2 billion company with over 4,000 employees.
- The Macintosh, Apple's finest creation, was released a year before Steve Jobs got fired at the age of 30.
- Getting fired was a devastating and public failure for Steve Jobs.
- After being fired, Steve Jobs was unsure of what to do for a few months and even thought about running away from the Valley.
Rediscovering Passion
- Steve Jobs realized that getting fired didn't change his love for what he did.
- He decided to start over, which marked the beginning of a very creative period in his life.
- Getting fired replaced the heaviness of being successful with the lightness of being a beginner again.
- Steve Jobs believes that getting fired was the best thing that could have ever happened to him.
Finding Meaning and Purpose
- Steve Jobs emphasizes the importance of finding what you love to do in life.
- Your work is a significant part of your life, and doing great work can only be achieved by loving what you do.
- Keep looking for what you love, and don't settle until you find it.
- When you find what you love, it will only get better and better as time goes on.
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Description
Steve Jobs shares his journey of starting Apple from his parents' garage, achieving success, and then getting fired. A story of love, loss, and perseverance.
