AI for Breakfast
Post 113 - Thought Thursday - Steve Jobs
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, was known for his passion and dedication to his work. He believed that the key to doing great work and being truly satisfied in one’s career is to love what you do. Jobs emphasised this point in several of his famous quotes and speeches.
In his 2005 Stanford commencement address, Jobs said, “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” [4][6]
Jobs believed that passion and love for one’s work are essential for success and fulfillment. He encouraged people to keep searching until they find a career or pursuit that truly inspires and motivates them, rather than settling for something less satisfying [1][2][3].
According to Jobs, when you love what you do, you are more likely to persevere through challenges and setbacks, as your passion will drive you to keep going [5]. He also believed that loving your work leads to better quality and innovation, as you are more invested in the outcome [3].
In essence, Steve Jobs’ message was that finding and pursuing your passion is not only the key to professional success but also to a fulfilling life. By doing work that you love, you are more likely to excel, make a meaningful impact, and find true satisfaction in your career [1][2][3][4][5][6].
Citations:
[1] https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/772887-the-only-way-to-do-great-work-is-to-love
[2] https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/604385-the-only-way-to-be-truly-satisfied-is-to-do
[3] https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/steve-jobs-quotes
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV3OqaRmBk4
[5] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/only-way-do-great-work-love-what-you-steve-jobs-murugesan
[6] https://news.stanford.edu/2005/06/12/youve-got-find-love-jobs-says/
