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What was the author's main reason for dropping out of Reed College?
What was the author's main reason for dropping out of Reed College?
Why does the author mention taking a calligraphy class in the text?
Why does the author mention taking a calligraphy class in the text?
What did the author learn in the calligraphy class that later influenced the design of the Macintosh computer?
What did the author learn in the calligraphy class that later influenced the design of the Macintosh computer?
What does the author suggest about the practical value of the calligraphy class initially?
What does the author suggest about the practical value of the calligraphy class initially?
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How does the author view his decision to drop out of college in hindsight?
How does the author view his decision to drop out of college in hindsight?
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What advice does the speaker give to the audience based on their own experience?
What advice does the speaker give to the audience based on their own experience?
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What message does the author try to convey through his story about dropping out of college?
What message does the author try to convey through his story about dropping out of college?
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How did the speaker react to being fired from Apple when they turned 30?
How did the speaker react to being fired from Apple when they turned 30?
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What does the speaker emphasize as crucial for doing great work?
What does the speaker emphasize as crucial for doing great work?
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What lesson did the speaker learn from being diagnosed with cancer?
What lesson did the speaker learn from being diagnosed with cancer?
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What was the significance of the words 'Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.' in the speaker's life?
What was the significance of the words 'Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.' in the speaker's life?
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What important message does the speaker convey through their stories?
What important message does the speaker convey through their stories?
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Study Notes
Connecting the Dots
- The speaker dropped out of Reed College after six months because they didn't see the point in it.
- They took a calligraphy class which they found fascinating, but didn't think it had practical use.
- 10 years later, the knowledge gained from the calligraphy class helped design the Macintosh computer with beautiful typography.
Love and Loss
- The speaker was fired from Apple at the age of 30, which was devastating.
- They realized they loved what they did and decided to start over.
- They started two new companies, one of which is now the most successful animation studio in the world.
- The other company was bought by Apple, and the speaker returned to Apple.
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding what you love and doing great work.
Death and Life's Purpose
- The speaker was diagnosed with cancer and told they had only three to six months to live.
- Fortunately, they had surgery and are fine now.
- The speaker learned that time is limited and should not be wasted living someone else's life.
- They emphasize the importance of following one's heart and intuition, and not letting others' opinions drown out one's inner voice.
Life's Advice
- The speaker wishes for the students to "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish" and follow their hearts and intuition.
- They encourage the students to take risks and not settle for a life that is not fulfilling.
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Description
Test your knowledge on Steve Jobs' commencement speech where he shared three stories from his life, including the importance of connecting the dots. Explore his journey and reflections in this quiz.
