Here are 30 inspiring quotes from Steve Jobs that can guide you toward a better life:
- “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
- “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
- “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
- “Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.”
- “I’m convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.”
- “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith.”
- “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.”
- “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”
- “Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles.”
- “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.”
- “Stay hungry, stay foolish.”
- “It’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy.”
- “I think the things you regret most in life are the things you didn’t do.”
- “The journey is the reward.”
- “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward.”
- “People often don’t know what they want until you show it to them.”
- “I’m not a great programmer; I’m just a good programmer with great habits.”
- “If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.”
- “Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful… that’s what matters to me.”
- “In the end, we’re all just a collection of experiences.”
- “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
- “Life is brief, and then you die, you know?”
- “Your work is a reflection of your passion.”
- “If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.”
- “Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.”
- “We’re here to put a dent in the universe.”
- “If you don’t have a great experience, it’s your fault.”
- “Mistakes are the best teachers.”
- “Focus on the customer experience.”
- “The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy. It’s all that matters.”
These quotes encapsulate Jobs’ philosophy on life, work, and innovation, encouraging us to pursue our passions and make meaningful contributions.