If there is someone to inspire a new generation of business professionals is Steve Jobs, and we are reminded of it every time we use our computer, iPad or phone. He went to college but dropped only chose to attend the classes that would enrich him and took those concepts and invented something completely new. His genius combined with his business acumen drove him to build an empire. Here are some quotes to inspire business professionals.
If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today?
My job is to not be easy on people. My job is to make them better.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do
We're here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?
Your time is limited, so don't wast it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know who you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do.
Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.
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.
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
If I try my best and fail, well, I've tried my best.
Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.
Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.