12. Steve Jobs

Anyone who knows me knows I have been a fan of the fruit company from California for a long time.In this episode, I talk through how I became a fan of Apple early in my life – from hanging out in the design agency my mum worked at, to being fortunate enough to get an unwanted Mac from my dad's office.Steve Jobs influenced me in many ways – through his keynotes, his showmanship, his stories, and through the many products his company brought into the world.In this episode I summarise three key areas where Steve Jobs had an impact on me: his showmanship, his obsession with simplicity, and his views on life.Actions / take awaysSteve Jobs commencement speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLcInsanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success, by Ken Segall: https://amzn.to/3v704lSThanks, and see you next time!P.S. I'm on Twitter https://twitter.com/jamesjgillMusic: Jakarta by BonsayePodcast hosting: Transistor This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesgill.substack.com