Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson
Elon Musk
Quite interesting. - Elon Musk
Chris Fussell
Really did a good job of capturing the way that an innovation leader’s mind works. - Chris Fussell
Gary Vaynerchuk
I've read 3 business books in my life. If you call [this book] a business book. - Gary Vaynerchuk
Ray Dalio
I noticed a number of similarities between [Steve Jobs and I], especially when [the author] quoted Jobs’s own words. [...] but to be clear, I didn’t think that Bridgewater or I held a candle to Apple and Jobs. - Ray Dalio
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List of books Bill Gates read in 2012.
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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson
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Walter Isaacson
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In "Steve Jobs," Walter Isaacson presents a masterful biography of the visionary Apple cofounder, painting an intimate and detailed portrait that spans Jobs' entire life, from his early days in Silicon Valley to his final moments at the pinnacle of global technology. Drawing from over forty interviews with Jobs himself—carried out over the last two years of his life—and supplemented by conversations with over a hundred of those who were closest to him, Isaacson crafts a narrative that is as compelling as it is comprehensive. This book delves deep into the mind of a man whose passion for perfection and indomitable drive not only revolutionized six major industries but also forever altered the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. Isaacson's portrayal goes beyond the accomplishments, exploring the complex interplay of creativity and technology that Jobs harnessed to build an empire. Through the lens of Jobs' personal and professional relationships, readers are offered an unvarnished look into his intense personality, his pursuit of excellence at any cost, and his uncanny ability to foresee and shape the future. Despite Jobs' own cooperation with the biography, Isaacson maintains an impartial tone, allowing for a narrative that is both enlightening and cautionary. This biography not only serves as a testament to Jobs' legacy but also as a source of invaluable insights into the nature of innovation, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.

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Released
2011
1 Oct
Length
630
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Really did a good job of capturing the way that an innovation leader’s mind works. - Chris Fussell
Ed Zschau mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Scott Belsky mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
I've read 3 business books in my life. If you call [this book] a business book. - Gary Vaynerchuk
[When I read this book] I was so blown away. I had underlined about three-quarters of the book. - George Raveling
I’m fascinated by the discussion of how Jobs developed what became known as the Reality Distortion Field. Apparently Jobs had a lifelong battle with reality and won. - Scott Adams
I noticed a number of similarities between [Steve Jobs and I], especially when [the author] quoted Jobs’s own words. [...] but to be clear, I didn’t think that Bridgewater or I held a candle to Apple and Jobs. - Ray Dalio
Quite interesting. - Elon Musk
List of books Bill Gates read in 2012.
One way to remember who you are is to remember who your heroes are.
— Walter Isaacson, Steve Jobs

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