Steve Jobs Quotes, Death and FAQs
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Death
Steve Jobs, 56, died on October 5, 2011, at his home in Palo Alto, California, about 3 p.m., due to complications from his pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
He had lost conscious the day before and passed away with his wife, children, and sisters by his side. His sister, Mona
Quotes by Steve Jobs
1. On Life and Passion
“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.”
2. On Innovation
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
3. On Focus
“That’s been one of my mantras: focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex; you have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple.”
4. On Life’s Journey
“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.”
FAQs
1. What was Steve Jobs' main contribution to technology?
Steve Jobs’ most significant accomplishment was to transform multiple industries with devices such as the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, making technology more accessible and intuitive.
2. How did Steve Jobs impact the design of Apple's products?
Jobs prioritized simplicity, elegance, and user experience, collaborating closely with designers such as Jony Ive to ensure that Apple products were both functional and visually appealing.
3. What companies did Steve Jobs work for apart from Apple?
Aside from Apple, Jobs built NeXT, a computer platform development business, and acquired and transformed Pixar into a major animation studio.
4. What type of cancer did Steve Jobs have?
Steve Jobs was diagnosed with a rare type of pancreatic cancer called a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. This type of cancer grows at a slower rate than more frequent forms of pancreatic cancer.
5. Did Steve Jobs try alternative treatments for his cancer?
Yes, instead of imminent surgery, Steve Jobs chose alternative treatments such as dietary adjustments and herbal cures. He eventually underwent the Whipple operation in 2004.
6. What surgeries did Steve Jobs undergo due to his cancer?
In 2004, Jobs underwent a Whipple procedure to remove the tumor. Later, in 2009, he had a liver transplant, which was related to his ongoing health issues stemming from his cancer.
7. How did Steve Jobs' health affect his role at Apple?
Steve Jobs took several leaves of absence from Apple because of medical issues. Despite his absences, he was involved in major decisions and product releases until his resignation as CEO in August 2011.
8. When did Steve Jobs pass away?
Steve Jobs, 56, died on October 5, 2011, at his home in Palo Alto, California, about 3 p.m., due to complications from his pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
9. What were the last words of Steve Jobs?
Steve Jobs final words were ‘Oh wow.'” Oh, wow. Oh, wow.
10. Steve Jobs, a fan of Mahatma Gandhi Ji.
Steve Jobs was a great admirer of Mahatma Gandhi Ji. Steve Jobs visited India in search of spiritual guidance while working at Atari in 1974 at the age of 19. Upon returning home, he declared, “There is no one who better symbolizes what I want to be than Gandhi; he changed the world.”
When Gandhi Ji tragically passed away in 1948, he said ‘Hey Ram’ (Oh God) three times. Sixty-three years later, as he took his final breath, Jobs said, “Oh wow.” Oh, wow. Oh, wow.