Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and visionary entrepreneur, shares insights on how to make the most of our fleeting time, his admiration for exceptional ideas, the power of setting high standards, and his journey of creating something wonderful. The podcast explores Steve's early life, his passion for great products, and his determination to build new companies. It also delves into the importance of intuition, creativity, and understanding the personal struggles behind successful individuals.

Insights from tech giants like Steve Jobs on the importance of quality, outthinking competitors, and finding your passion. Explore the entrepreneurial journeys of Michael Dell and Bill Gates, emphasizing customer focus and continuous improvement. Discover leadership philosophies and marketing insights from industry leaders like Andy Grove and Apple.

What I learned from reading Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson.

Today we're talking about Steve Jobs, the innovator, businessman, and technologist who has arguably shaped our world in the 21st century more than any other. I explore his life, strategies, tactics, work habits, leadership style, and more. As always, go to HTTOTW.com to see more of my writing, learn more about the podcast, or sign up for my newsletter. Also, you can follow me on Twitter at @HTTOTW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests discuss the importance of stepping out of comfort zones for personal growth and creativity. They explore openness to new experiences, art appreciation, and the balance between exploration and exploitation in decision-making. Personal anecdotes and insights on embracing the unknown are shared, encouraging listeners to take a personality quiz and provide feedback.

What I learned from reading To Pixar And Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History by Lawrence Levy.----Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com----[1:34] The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley (Founders #233)[3:42] Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration (Founders #34)[3:52] Readwise App[7:22] George Lucas: A Life (Founders #35)[7:48] Steve jobs had been a Silicon Valley's most visible celebrity but that made it all the more glaring that he had not had a hit in a long time —a very long time.[8:49] Steve Jobs and the NeXT Big Thing (Founders #77)[13:35] Why would I join a company that had been struggling for sixteen years and whose payroll was paid every month out of the personal checkbook of its owner? I had not realized how dire Pixar's financial situation was. It had no cash, no reserves, and it depended for its funds on the whim of a person whose reputation for volatility was legendary.[14:05] There is no a better advertisement than a demo.[15:57] Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story (Founders #141)[16:03] There was nothing normal about me. My drive was not normal. My vision of where I wanted to go in life was not normal. The whole idea of a conventional existence was like Kryptonite to me. —Arnold[16:31] I looked at my start-up clients and to me they were on an adventure. I yearned for the kind of adventure they were on.[17:28] Mind Your Own Business: A Maverick's Guide to Business, Leadership and Life (Founders #229)[17:46] I regard myself as guardian of the company's soul.[19:06] Pixar has this amazing collection of talent doing work that no one has seen before. Now it's time to turn that into a business. —Steve Jobs[22:01] Steve had an almost permanent intensity about him, like he was always in top gear.[28:25] Pixar was embarked on a lonely courageous quest through terrain, into which neither it nor anyone else had ever ventured.[28:52] Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader (Founders #19)[31:37] Home video was turning animated feature films into big business. Bigger than we had ever imagined.[32:24] There was no modern precedent for taking an independent animation company public.[36:54] Look at the value of the major Hollywood studios and you'll see their library of films is really significant.[39:27] There was no part of Steve that bought into the idea of making products that might not all have a shot at greatness.[41:22] Made in Japan: Akio Morita and Sony (Founders #102)[48:40] Steve once told me that the gestation of great products takes much longer than it appears. What seems to emerge from nowhere belies a long process of development, trials, and missteps.[53:46] The problem with success, even a little success, is that it changes you. You are no longer walking along the same precipice that drove you to do great work in the first place. Success can take the edge away.[54:16] Creative vision does not spring forth fully formed.[59:33] Fear and ego conspire to rein in creativity, and it is easy to allow creative inspiration to take a back seat to safety.[1:01:38] The Billionaire and the Mechanic: How Larry Ellison and a Car Mechanic Teamed up to Win Sailing's Greatest Race, the Americas Cup, Twice (Founders #126)[1:06:41] Once Steve decided what he wanted in a negotiation, he developed something akin to a religious conviction about it. In his mind, if he didn't get what he wanted, nothing else would take its place, so he'd walk away. This made Steve an incredibly strong negotiator.[1:10:52] One never knows if an event that appears detrimental is in fact part of a larger pattern that we cannot see.----Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ”— GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Ray Dalio (@raydalio) grew up a middle-class kid from Long Island. He started his investment company Bridgewater Associates out of a two-bedroom apartment at age 26, and it now has roughly $160 billion in assets under management. Over 42 years, he has built Bridgewater into what Fortune considers the fifth most important private company in the U.S. Along the way, Dalio became one the 100 most influential people in the world (according to Time) and one of the 100 wealthiest people in the world (according to Forbes). Because of his unique investment principles that have changed industries, aiCIO Magazine called him "the Steve Jobs of investing." Ray believes his success is the result of principles he's learned, codified, and applied to his life and business. Those principles are detailed in his new book Principles: Life and Work. In this interview, we cover a lot, including: How Ray thinks about investment decisions, how he thinks about correlation, etc. The three books he would give to every graduating high school or college senior How he might assess cryptocurrency And much, much more... Enjoy! This podcast is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. I reached out to these Finnish entrepreneurs after a very talented acrobat introduced me to one of their products, which blew my mind (in the best way possible). It is mushroom coffee featuring chaga. It tastes like coffee, but there are only 40 milligrams of caffeine, so it has less than half of what you would find in a regular cup of coffee. I do not get any jitters, acid reflux, or any type of stomach burn. It put me on fire for an entire day, and I only had half of the packet. People are always asking me what I use for cognitive enhancement right now -- this is the answer. You can try it right now by going to foursigmatic.com/tim and using the code Tim to get 20 percent off your first order. If you are in the experimental mindset, I do not think you'll be disappointed. This podcast is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, "If you could only use one supplement, what would it be?" My answer is, inevitably, Athletic Greens. It is my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body and did not get paid to do so. As a listener of The Tim Ferriss Show, you'll get 30 percent off your first order at AthleticGreens.com/Tim. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at tim.blog/podcast.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’ve spent weeks analyzing Steve Jobs’ career and in today’s show, I’ll share how he uses psychological biases and principles to influence people and even manipulate them. Steve was a master of persuasion, but he wasn’t super-human, he just used simple tactics that anyone can replicate. In this two-part series, we’re going to break down how he did it, starting by explaining the persuasion tactics he used to get what he wanted. Try HubSpot for free: https://hubspot.sjv.io/jWq4k6Sign up for the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

Jim Keller, a microprocessor engineer, shares insights on company life cycles, tech trends, team building, and the delicate balance between chaos and order. The discussion covers Tesla's autopilot challenges, the pitfalls of 'do no evil,' and why bigger companies aren't always smarter in the tech world.

Explore how Steve Jobs used persuasion techniques to sell technology, leveraging psychological principles for marketing success. Learn about the impactful 'Think Different' ad campaign, innovative design strategies for the iMac, and pricing tactics for the iPod, iPad, and iPhone. Gain insights on psychological persuasion and Steve Jobs' techniques that can enhance entrepreneurial success.