

#398 Steve Jobs In His Own Words (Make Something Wonderful)
1027 snips Aug 14, 2025
Explore the profound reflections of Steve Jobs on creativity, emphasizing work driven by passion rather than profit. Discover his journey of innovation, marked by self-imposed rigor and high personal standards. Delve into his formative experiences at Apple and Pixar, showcasing the blend of artistry and technology. Learn about the significance of storytelling and mistake management in leadership, alongside the values of talent recruitment. Finally, witness how Jobs' legacy shaped a culture of passion-driven innovation and strategic creativity.
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Imagination Overcomes Present Reality
- Steve imagined what reality lacked and set out to remedy it with intuition and freedom.
- He believed everything around us was made by people no smarter than us and can be changed for the better.
Make Something Wonderful
- Make something wonderful by caring deeply about what you create and ship it to the world.
- Let genuine care and love for the product transmit value to people you'll never meet.
Marry Art And Technology
- Build at the intersection of arts and technology to make products people love.
- This idea came from Edwin Land and guided Steve's lifelong approach to Apple.