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Apple Quote by Steve Jobs

“I feel like somebody just punched me in the stomach and knocked all my wind out. I'm only 30 years old and I want to have a chance to continue creating things. I know I've got at least one more great computer in me. And Apple is not going to give me a chance to do that.” quote by Steve Jobs
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“I feel like somebody just punched me in the stomach and knocked all my wind out. I'm only 30 years old and I want to have a chance to continue creating things. I know I've got at least one more great computer in me. And Apple is not going to give me a chance to do that.”

Steve Jobs

About This Quote

Source Speech: Stanford Commencement, 2005

The speaker feels a sudden loss of creative opportunity, fearing corporate constraints will stifle his potential.

In simple terms: Fear of losing creative drive due to corporate limits.

Key Takeaway

Seek environments that nurture creativity.

Themes

creativity career corporate tension

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • startup
  • tech industry
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

innovation control personal vision

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you protect your creative spark in a corporate setting?
  • What alternatives exist for pursuing your vision?
A Different Perspective

Corporate structures can also provide resources for creation.

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