Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech 2005
JoshuaG · ★ Dr. Daniels Hall of Fame
Why it's in the Hall of Fame: Connect the dots looking backward. Trust your path, and keep going.
Why leaders watch it
Classic address on finding work you love, handling setbacks and thinking about mortality; a staple for leaders and aspiring founders.
Steve Jobs's 2005 Stanford commencement address, built around three stories: connecting the dots, love and loss including being fired from Apple, and death. It is a 15-minute talk on finding work you love.
Takeaways
- Trust that past experience will connect later
- Setbacks like being fired can reset you
- Use finite time to pursue what you love
Topics: Vision & purpose, Career & life advice
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