Steve Jobs' Dropout Story
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Why did the author decide to drop out of college?

  • He wanted to pursue his passion for calligraphy
  • The required classes did not interest him (correct)
  • He wanted to save money on tuition
  • He was not challenged by the curriculum

    • What was the author's living situation like after dropping out of college?

  • He rented an apartment off-campus and cooked his own meals
  • He stayed with his parents and they supported him financially
  • He lived in a dorm room and ate at the dining hall
  • He slept on the floor in friends' rooms and returned coke bottles to buy food (correct)

    • How did the author's calligraphy class ultimately impact the design of the first Macintosh computer?

  • It influenced the overall aesthetic and branding of the Macintosh
  • It inspired the use of multiple typefaces and proportionally spaced fonts (correct)
  • It led to the development of the Mac's graphical user interface
  • It helped the team understand the importance of user experience design

    • What is the key message the author conveys about connecting the dots in life?

    <p>You should trust your gut instincts and take risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the biological mother decide to put the baby up for adoption?

    <p>She wanted the baby to be adopted by college graduates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the lawyer and his wife to change their minds about adopting the baby?

    <p>They discovered the baby was a boy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the biological mother initially refuse to sign the final adoption papers?

    <p>She found out the adoptive parents were not college graduates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made the biological mother finally agree to the adoption a few months later?

    <p>The adoptive parents convinced her that the child would go to college.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the speaker eventually drop out of college after attending for six months?

    <p>He couldn't find value in his education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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