10 Steve Jobs quotes to help you unleash your inner genius

steve jobs quotes

Steve Jobs was a visionary. There’s no doubting that statement. He started what would end up being the multi-billion dollar giant that is Apple today. His inventions revolutionized the modern concept of tech and his legacy has left a long-lasting impact on how we live our daily lives. Steve Jobs quotes have inspired people worldwide.

From designing the first-ever consumer computer (basically, the first PC normal people could access), to being the first person to merge usability with design (he liked his products to look good, not just function well), his mind worked like no one else’s before him. Today, Apple is a synonym with status, class, and wealth. And it all came from the mind of a young American kid who trusted his own abilities.  

If you’ve ever looked up to Steve Jobs and the life he forged for himself, then you’ll want to keep reading. We have collected 10 of our favourite Steve Jobs quotes to help you unleash your inner genius too. 

1. On what is actually valuable in life

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Time is one of those life resources that we never really get back. Your money can come and go, your loved ones too, but time? Once that’s gone there’s no chance of getting it back. So, what’s the lesson here? That you should use it wisely. Don’t wait around to take action on that dream you’re been waiting to accomplish. And on the flip side of that, don’t spend time with people that don’t bring you joy. In the end, you’ll never get it back.

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2. On the knowledge that you can be as successful as you want

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Have you ever stopped to appreciate the fact that society, as it is today, came from random human minds? Someone thought about highways, another came up with ovens, and a third one invented toilet paper. And the most interesting fact is that none of them were better than you necessarily. What they did probably have was a developed sense of creativity, and the conviction and consistency to make it happen. So – if they could do it, why couldn’t you?

3. On living every day as if it was your last

Steve Jobs quotes on life

Some people find that the key to their happiness is making sure you face every day excited about what’s to come. But in order to do that, you need to figure out what makes you happy in the first place. One way of doing that is by thinking of each new morning as the last day of your life. Would you still enjoy the job you do? Would that workout class make you happy? Would you willingly spend that time with your partner or friend? If you answer no to any of those questions, then it might be time to reevaluate.

4. On finding your passion

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This is one of the most powerful Steve Jobs quotes. When you face each day excited about what you’re doing, it comes to a point where it doesn’t even matter if success is possible or not. It doesn’t matter if you’re not making a ton of money from it yet, or if no one else believes in you. You’ll find yourself pushing through it all just for the simple reason that you love the process in the first place. And there’s nothing more powerful than that.

5. On the power of asking for help

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Most people will jump at the opportunity of sharing their knowledge. It makes them feel useful and important, and it might even remind them that once they were also new and in need of help. You also don’t know if someone will say yes to your request for help unless you ask. So, next time you’re faced with something you’re not sure how to approach, reach out to someone that’s already where you want to be in life. They’ll probably love to lend you a helping hand!

6. On faking it until you make it

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The old saying of faking it until you make it has never been more true than in modern times. The first step in achieving something is truly believing you can do it. You can even trick your brain as well but simply repeat to yourself that you can. It can’t tell the difference at will process it as true the more your brain hears the words “I can do this”. And if all else fails, there’s always Google to learn things on the fly.

7. On learning that there’s nothing to loose

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A little morbid? Maybe. But we’d venture to say that it’s quite inspiring, too. If you think about life from the point of view of having nothing to lose (since you’ll be losing it anyway the day you pass away) then the concept of risk becomes something much less scary. And big rewards come to those who risk big!

8. On how saying no can change your life

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Steve Jobs quotes like this one remind us that sometimes saying no, is the smartest decision we can make. We always hear about how saying “yes” can change your life forever. But saying “no” can have a similar effect. Take Steve’s quote for example. There will always be a million options out there for you to choose from when it comes to achieving your goal. But learning which ones to say no to will save you time, money, and effort. All things you can apply to the yes things you choose.

9. On how money isn’t really that important

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Steve Jobs quotes like this remind us of the power of impact over profit. We’re not saying money isn’t useful. We all need to pay rent and buy food after all. But, doing something only for the sake of making money will never give you the satisfaction you’re searching for. Focusing on doing things for a bigger reason, like helping bring change to the world or helping your fellow people (whatever that looks like for you). You’ll find that feeling is much more valuable than any number in the bank.

10. On staying true to your goal at all costs

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Steve Jobs quotes like this remind us that ultimately life is out of our control. This is a big life lesson. No matter how prepared you are, your journey will always be filled with rocks you’ll trip over and mountains you need to climb. Don’t let that deter you! Keep the faith and remember what your ultimate goal is. In the end, you’ll look back and be proud of how many obstacles you overcame to get where you are.

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