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It’s funny, both the author and I have watched Jobs’ commencement address, but it’s as if we had watched two completely different speeches. I can’t remember a s
by bjornsing 4y ago
It’s funny, both the author and I have watched Jobs’ commencement address, but it’s as if we had watched two completely different speeches. I can’t remember a single moment that I interpreted as some cheesy “do this and you will be successful, like I am” recommendation. To me it’s a speech about a life philosophy, and has very little to do with “success” in the shallow sense. It doesn’t inspire me to try to become Steve Jobs, it inspires me to try to become… me. If anything a key takeaway for me is kind of the opposite; that it doesn’t matter if other people think I’m “successful”.
- tchock23 4y agoAgreed. The example from Jobs’ commencement fell flat as a way to reinforce the point of the article. That quote was inspirational rather than a template for success.
- jackosdev 4y agoThat is my favourite speech ever, and the advise about finding what you love in life and business, is a truth so real that it doesn't matter how much of a platitude it is. The author obviously gave up on this search, and now seemingly wants other people to give up as well.
- x86x87 4y agoI guess the key here is to ask: if this speech wasn't given by Jobs would it resonate with you as much as it does now?