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Just because Steve Jobs said it, it shouldn't scare you. Steve Jobs himself did his best work in his 40s and 50s. If it's true that it's rare that older people
by diego 15y ago
Just because Steve Jobs said it, it shouldn't scare you. Steve Jobs himself did his best work in his 40s and 50s. If it's true that it's rare that older people produce "less amazing stuff" (big if), then it's probably because they simply lose the desire to do it. Family, boredom or health issues get in the way.
I'm 42 and I'm as productive as I've ever been.
- sliverstorm 15y agoWhat you lose in piss & vinegar, you can replace with experience and wisdom.
- j45 15y agoLove the quote, thanks for sharing.
- ibisum 15y agoI'm 41, have a family, and nothing is getting in my way from 'doing art'. In fact, I'm pretty sure the only perspective where my age and my 'artistic value' is going to be any sort of issue for me personally, is when I'm (hopefully) in my 90's and can no longer push pixels. Wonder if I'll look back on the time I spent wondering about the innocence of youth ..