Steve Jobs shares three stories from his life in his commencement speech.
The first story is about connecting the dots and how dropping out of college led Jobs to a unique path.
Jobs reflects on his adoption and how his parents' promise of college shaped his life.
π College didn't provide value, so I dropped out and followed my curiosity.
π‘ By exploring calligraphy in college, I learned about typography, which later influenced the design of the Macintosh computer.
π Following my intuition and curiosity led me to valuable opportunities.
π‘ If Steve Jobs had not dropped out of college, personal computers may not have had the typography they do today.
π Steve Jobs shares his story of being fired from Apple and the devastation he felt.
π Steve Jobs emphasizes the importance of trusting that the dots will connect in your future and following your heart.
πββοΈ Getting fired from Apple turned out to be the best thing for Steve Jobs.
π‘ Being a beginner again freed Steve Jobs and led to a highly creative period in his life.
πΌ Finding what you love and doing great work is the key to satisfaction in life.
β³ Steve Jobs emphasizes the importance of living each day as if it were your last.
π‘ Remembering our mortality helps us make important life decisions and prioritize what truly matters.
π― Steve Jobs shares his personal experience with a cancer diagnosis and the perspective it brought to his life.
π‘ Steve Jobs shares his personal experience with a rare form of pancreatic cancer and emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest.
β³ Death is inevitable and serves as the ultimate change agent, making way for the new generation.
π The significance of following one's own path, avoiding societal expectations and listening to one's inner voice.
π The Whole Earth Catalog was an influential publication in the late 60s, created by Stuart Brand.
π The catalog was filled with innovative tools and ideas, similar to Google but in paperback form.
π The farewell message of the catalog, 'Stay hungry, stay foolish', is a lesson for graduates to always seek knowledge and take risks.