What are the lessons that you learned after reading the commencement address of Steve Jobs? (at least 1000words)
| There are several lessons that I took after reading the “Commencement Address” of Steve Jobs.
Trust your gut. Too many people get caught up in their mind and caught up with what they’re supposed to do instead of really looking within and listening to their intuition.
You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. Whatever you do, you have to trust the fact that it will all work out if you follow your gut. You have to go beyond logical, methodical thinking and know that no matter what, if you stay true and honest with yourself, everything will work out in the end.
Loving what you do is of the utmost importance. Beyond money, beyond status and beyond what other people think, you need to strive to do what you love.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. It might not come to you as easy and at as young of an age as it did for Steve, however, don’t let that stop you. Never settle and keep searching. Listen to your intuition. When you’ve found it, you’ll know it. “Do what you love.” Seek out a work that gives you a sense of meaning, direction and satisfaction in life. Having a sense of purpose and striving towards goals gives life meaning, direction and satisfaction. It not only contributes to health and longevity, but also makes you feel better in difficult times.
Live in a way that is ethically responsible. Try to make a difference in this world and contribute to the higher good. You’ll find it gives more meaning to your life and it’s a great antidote to boredom. There is always so much to be done. And talk to others about what you are doing.
Don’t be self-righteous, or fanatical about it, that just puts people off, but at the same time, don’t be shy about setting an example, and use opportunities that arise to let others know what you are doing.
Live authentically."Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice, heart and intuition." - Steve Jobs
Don’t equate making mistakes with being a mistake. There is no such thing as a successful person who has not failed or made mistakes, there are successful people who made mistakes and changed their lives or performance in response to them, and so got it right the next time. They viewed mistakes as warnings rather than signs of hopeless inadequacy. Never making a mistake means never living life to the full.
We were all born with a gift to give in life, one which informs all of our desires, interests, passions and curiosities. This gift is, in fact, our purpose. And you don’t need permission to decide your own purpose. Just find that unique purpose.
Be yourself. When Jobs spoke at Stanford his address was simple, frank and open, with opinions expressed about entrepreneurship, work and life. He reflected on what kept him going through challenging times. He understood that people wanted to hear what made him tick. It is the stories of what makes the person that mesmerize.
Be honest. People like honesty even if it is painful (to you or them) and they warm to it. Jobs said: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary . . .”
Be modest – but recognize that there’s little room for false or excessive modesty. People often want to learn from your achievements and they will value a connection, insight or source of inspiration.
Your intuition knows which path to take. Trust it!"You have to trust in something--your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever--because believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart, even when it leads you off the well-worn path, and that will make all the difference." - Steve Jobs
Follow your heart. Don't settle."You've got to find what you love, and that is as true for work as it is for your lovers. 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, and don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it, and like any great relationship it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking. Don't settle." - Steve Jobs
The lessons learned from an experience like that can only be conveyed by someone who truly went through it. Quite simply, it puts life into perspective. As Steve states, “Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent.” What it comes down to is this: Life is short. It’s way too short to be living someone else’s life. It’s too short to live up to expectations that aren’t your own. You have to do everything in your power to tune out the outside noise. Honestly, it’s scary as hell, isn’t it? When it comes down to it, there are only you. Nobody else on this planet can tell you or give you advice on what do with your life. You most certainly can receive guidance, but at the end of the day, the buck stops with you. It takes courage and most of all, it means following your heart.
The easiest way to get out of the trap of thinking you have something to lose is remembering that you are going to die. Everyone wants to live forever and most people live like this. They live like they have nothing to lose. They live like they might not die tomorrow. It’s an easy trap to fall into. Make an effort every day to realize the impermanence of life.
It is the mind that is innocent of preconceptions and expectations, judgments and prejudices. Think of beginner’s mind as the mind that faces life like a small child, full of curiosity and wonder and amazement.
It is your life and you have every right to spend it in your own individual way without any hurdles or barriers from others. Give yourself a chance to nurture your creative qualities in a fear-free and pressure-free climate. Live a life that YOU choose and be your own boss.
I’ll end with the final words from Steve’s speech and with something that you should constantly repeat to yourself. Make it your mantra: Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
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Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:00 am
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