Explorations of a Life
Butternut Squash and Apple Cider Bisque
“ I’m a big believer in boredom,” [Steve Jobs] told me. Boredom allows one to indulge in curiosity, he explained, and “out of curiosity comes everything.” The man who popularized personal computers and smartphones — machines that would draw our attention like a flame attracts gnats — worried about the future of boredom. “All the [technology] stuff is wonderful, but having nothing to do can be wonderful, too. ”
Steve Jobs
Guy Kawasaki shares his insights of being “in the tent” with Steve Jobs, and the twelve things that set him apart from other CEOs.
“ When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: ‘If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right.’ It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. ”
Steve Jobs - 1955-2011
“ One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake. ”
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov