The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
passion career perseverance
Steve Jobs
Stanford University Commencement, 2005
You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.
faith self discovery wisdom
Steve Jobs
Stanford University Commencement, 2005
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking.
authenticity independence courage
Steve Jobs
Stanford University Commencement, 2005
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
curiosity courage ambition
Steve Jobs
Stanford University Commencement, 2005
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.
mortality courage fear
Steve Jobs
Stanford University Commencement, 2005