Ralph Shao

Steve’s magnum opus isn’t Apple; it’s the people he’s impacted

My good friend Mark Bao posted his thoughts on Steve Jobs’ magnum opus — his life’s great work, which got me thinking…

Once every few months, someone creates something pretty cool that millions use.

Then once every few years, someone creates something adds value to the lives of millions and makes us all better off.

And then once every few decades, someone inspires millions to achieve things they wouldn’t have otherwise thought possible.

While Steve’s most renowned magnum opus will certainly be Apple, his more secluded legacy will be the innumerable people who no longer believe their crazy ideas are so crazy, the ones who challenge the status quo because they envision a greater future, the individuals who have been inspired to achieve something great because Steve has.

24 August 2011 ·

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