Skip to content

Am Quote by Terry Gou

“I have often asked myself if I would have worked as hard if I was as ill as Steve Jobs. My answer is that my wife most likely would not have let me work, and I would have stayed home. But I am not Steve Jobs.” quote by Terry Gou
Download Open image
“I have often asked myself if I would have worked as hard if I was as ill as Steve Jobs. My answer is that my wife most likely would not have let me work, and I would have stayed home. But I am not Steve Jobs.”

Terry Gou

About This Quote

The speaker reflects that personal health limits would prevent them from working as hard as Steve Jobs, acknowledging different capacities.

In simple terms: Illness would stop me from working like Jobs.

Key Takeaway

Respect personal limits and health.

Themes

health work ethic comparison

Mood

realistic introspective

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • healthcare
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

sustainability life balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define success for yourself?
  • What boundaries protect your well‑being?
A Different Perspective

Comparing to icons can cause unrealistic expectations.

2.3 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Terry Gou

Explore all 10 Terry Gou quotes

More Am quotes

Browse all 9,589 Am quotes