Yesterday was a sad day, the world lost a visionary, mentor to many, enthusiast and sheer inspiration . It's hard to come up with a word or description to really give justice to Mr. Jobs. Some say he was the modern day Thomas Edison and to me, he's probably one of the most influential people in my generation who truly led by excellence. Apple has changed our lives: the phones we use, computers, tablets , the entire music industry (just to name a few). The way we consume information has changed and Steve Jobs made a tremendous contribution. Although I am considered a technical marketer, I’m not a huge computer hardware fanatic but I can appreciate how this one man, with the support of many, managed to change the world. He really made a mark or a "dent in the universe" as he once said. I've been looking back at several of his quotes, speeches and achievements. Although beyond impressive, above all those things - I really admire his outlook on life. He truly believed in loving your work as it consumes a huge majority of your life. He believed in following your passion and not letting others define you, to have the courage to go out and get whatever it is you truly believe in and desire. There was a particular quote that really hit home for me - it was in reference to the time he realized he didn't have much time left and that gave him the courage to try and do the impossible...what's the worst that could happen? It reminds me of that old saying, what would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? If an average person like me can be so touched by Steve Jobs and inspired to live life to the fullest, I can only imagine how many people were touched by him in one way or another. Can't say there will be many more quite like him - he's left his dent in the universe and forever on the Apple. Rest in Peace Steve.
"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure -- these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart." - Steve Jobs
"Today is very sad for all of us. Steve defined a generation of style and technology that's unlikely to be matched again. Steve was so charismatically brilliant that he inspired people to do the impossible, and he will be remembered as the greatest computer innovator in history." - Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google
"I want to express my deepest condolences at the passing of Steve Jobs, one of the founders of our industry and a true visionary. My heart goes out to his family, everyone at Apple and everyone who has been touched by his work." - Steve Ballmer
"Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half out lives. The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve Immensely." - Bill Gates
"Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what your build can change the world. I will miss you." - Mark Zuckerberg
"By building one of the planet's most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. Steve was found of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world." - President Obama
"Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple." - Apple website
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