Steve Jobs
1955-2011
I suppose the only to way to leave a life that has been as innovative, colorful and transformative as Steve Jobs' has been is to do it like a supernova: with a great flash, a supersonic bang and a lingering curtain of light, made of billions of tiny shining points illuminated by an indefatigable spirit.
It's the only thinkable way, for Steve Jobs, because he deserved nothing less. He refused to be bogged down by the illness that plagued him, and though physically, his body looked drained, his spirit was far from defeated. He inspired, and will continue to inspire generations to come. He planted the seeds at Apple and future innovators will look to his legacy to guide us into the future.
Just as he said in his 2005 Stanford speech, the old will be cleared away to make way for the new. He is giving us that time now, and I believe he trusts that the world is ready for more innovations, just as he, on so many successful occasions, trusted his gut when it came to the "crazy" decisions. The spirit of his genius will continue to guide us.
So I guess the best tribute there is for Steve is to suck up our gut, follow our heart and trust in what we love, and witness how our own personal passions can change our world.
Thank you for the inspiration, Steve.
