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I was on one of my fruitarian diets" Steve Jobs recalled…

“I was on one of my fruitarian diets" Steve Jobs recalled "I had just comeback from the apple farm. It sounded fun, spirited, and not intimidating. Apple took the edge of the word 'computer', plus it would get us a head of Atari in the phone book. He told Wozniak if a better name did not hit them…” quote by Walter Isaacson
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“I was on one of my fruitarian diets" Steve Jobs recalled "I had just comeback from the apple farm. It sounded fun, spirited, and not intimidating. Apple took the edge of the word 'computer', plus it would get us a head of Atari in the phone book. He told Wozniak if a better name did not hit them by the next afternoon, they would just stick with apple and they did. 1 Apr 1976”

Walter Isaacson

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Jobs tried a fruitarian diet after visiting an apple farm, influencing the Apple name and branding.

In simple terms: Jobs ate fruit‑based diet, inspired Apple name.

Key Takeaway

Embrace simple, bold branding choices.

Themes

branding innovation personal habits

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

historical biographical

When to use this quote

  • startup culture
  • health trends
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

product naming marketing strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal experiences shape brand identity?
  • When is a quirky idea worth pursuing?
A Different Perspective

Diet trends may not suit everyone.

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