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Great relationship Quote by Steve Jobs

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know…” quote by Steve Jobs
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““Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on.””

Steve Jobs

About This Quote

Source Speech: Stanford Commencement Address, 2005

Finding work that aligns with personal values and passions leads to deep satisfaction; continual search and openness are essential.

In simple terms: Do what you love for satisfaction.

Key Takeaway

Seek work you love.

Themes

purpose fulatisfaction career growth

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • life purpose
  • job hunting
  • personal development

Key Concepts

meaningful work self‑discovery perseverance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “great work” mean to you?
  • How do you know when you’ve found it?
A Different Perspective

Finding “great work” can be elusive.

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