Steve Jobs' Apple Story
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What was the age of the speaker when he got fired from Apple?

  • 25
  • 35
  • 30 (correct)
  • 20
  • What was the name of the finest creation of Apple, according to the speaker?

  • iPod
  • Macintosh (correct)
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • What was the initial reaction of the speaker after getting fired from Apple?

  • He started looking for a new job immediately
  • He decided to take a break from work
  • He was devastated and didn't know what to do (correct)
  • He felt relieved and free
  • What does the speaker believe is the key to being truly satisfied in one's work?

    <p>Doing what you believe is great work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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.

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