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“I'm sure a lot of you had this experience when you're changing. You're growing as a person and people tend to treat you like you were 18 months ago, and it's really frustrating sometimes when you're growing up and you're more capable. It's the same thing with a company and the press. The press is…” quote by Steve Jobs
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“I'm sure a lot of you had this experience when you're changing. You're growing as a person and people tend to treat you like you were 18 months ago, and it's really frustrating sometimes when you're growing up and you're more capable. It's the same thing with a company and the press. The press is going to have a lag time. The best thing we can do about the press is embrace them and do the best thing we can to educate them about our strategy. But to keep our eye on the prize, that is turning out some great products. the press and the stock prize will take care of themselves.”

Steve Jobs

About This Quote

Source Speech: Stanford Commencement Address, 2005

People and media lag behind personal growth; educate them while staying focused on delivering quality.

In simple terms: Teach others while staying product‑focused.

Key Takeaway

Educate, then deliver.

Themes

growth communication focus

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational pragmatic

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • career advancement
  • public relations
  • team management

Key Concepts

leadership media dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance education and execution?
  • What strategies keep you product‑focused?
A Different Perspective

Media may misinterpret intentions despite education.

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