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> That's one man's opinion. Likely an unhappy man's opinion. Looks like it touched a nerve, but I think you are reading too much into it. It's a very limited l
by dntbnmpls 6y ago
> That's one man's opinion. Likely an unhappy man's opinion.
Looks like it touched a nerve, but I think you are reading too much into it. It's a very limited life by definition as it's the life that's formulated for you by society. Accepting things are the way they are because you are told so and living your life accordingly is a limited life. Especially compared to his definition of the "broader life". Don't think he meant it's the life everyone wants or should lead or that you should feel bad or insecure about it.
Also his fact is very insightful : "one simple fact: Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it, you can influence it… Once you learn that, you'll never be the same again."
- jjeaff 6y agoMy opinion of his level of happiness in life was not based on that single comment he made. I am basing it reports from a lot of people that knew him. The consensus seems to be that he ignored his children, was quite terrible towards some of them and that he was rather emotionally and verbally abusive to his employees and those that worked with him (good traits like his genius not withstanding). Seems unhappy to me.
- skinnymuch 6y agoIt’s not like OP is basing things off just this. We know Jobs’ history, attitude, and actions. They did not seem to be of a good man. Possibly not a happy man.