Analyzing Steve Jobs's Speech 'Pursuing Happiness'
Pursuing Happiness
On the day of June 12, 2005 at the University of Stanford, a speech was given by one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time, Steve Jobs. His words were truly inspiring and very effective at what he was trying to convey. And that was to pursue the dream or goal that you would want to achieve, and to silence those who say you can’t or it’s not possible. He had very much to say, but was it all necessary. That leaves you to decide. The ideas and ideals the Steve Jobs brings to the table are absolutely astonishing. I mean, just hearing what he had to say literally made me feel as if there were nothing in the world I couldn’t do. I completely agree with what he says. “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon was is the most important tool I have ever encountered.”(Jobs, 2005). Knowing the fact that we all have an hourglass above our heads is extremely important when trying to become something in a short period of time. It means you better get off your behind and do something otherwise you will get that opportunity ever again. Those that only come once in a lifetime. We all have done this at some point in our lives. That is procrastinate when you are asked to do something. What he says really clicks with me and may for hundreds of thousands of people. The huge irony in Steve’s speech is that he doesn’t say that education is key to success. Not at all, in fact, he is saying that doing what you love and staying true to your craft is the tremendous impact that will pave your way into a better future. You have many people who say that education is the only option, or like the billionaire Warren Buffett says, “ The more you learn the more you earn.” Well, if education isn’t for you then it’s not for you. You could be going to Harvard University, one of the most difficult universities to get in. If you don’t have that love or passion for school, then chances are you are
On the day of June 12, 2005 at the University of Stanford, a speech was given by one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time, Steve Jobs. His words were truly inspiring and very effective at what he was trying to convey. And that was to pursue the dream or goal that you would want to achieve, and to silence those who say you can’t or it’s not possible. He had very much to say, but was it all necessary. That leaves you to decide. The ideas and ideals the Steve Jobs brings to the table are absolutely astonishing. I mean, just hearing what he had to say literally made me feel as if there were nothing in the world I couldn’t do. I completely agree with what he says. “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon was is the most important tool I have ever encountered.”(Jobs, 2005). Knowing the fact that we all have an hourglass above our heads is extremely important when trying to become something in a short period of time. It means you better get off your behind and do something otherwise you will get that opportunity ever again. Those that only come once in a lifetime. We all have done this at some point in our lives. That is procrastinate when you are asked to do something. What he says really clicks with me and may for hundreds of thousands of people. The huge irony in Steve’s speech is that he doesn’t say that education is key to success. Not at all, in fact, he is saying that doing what you love and staying true to your craft is the tremendous impact that will pave your way into a better future. You have many people who say that education is the only option, or like the billionaire Warren Buffett says, “ The more you learn the more you earn.” Well, if education isn’t for you then it’s not for you. You could be going to Harvard University, one of the most difficult universities to get in. If you don’t have that love or passion for school, then chances are you are