Trust Your Curiosities

"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life." — Steve Jobs

In my journey, I've often questioned new interests — wondering whether they would be beneficial, whether I was investing my time wisely, or if I was truly making the best use of my resources. However, Jobs emphasizes the importance of self-trust and pursuing what piques our curiosity.

> "Trust in your curiosities and let them guide you."

Be Focused and Simple

"That's been one of my mantras — focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex; you have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple." — Steve Jobs

I've frequently found myself caught in the trap of overthinking, attempting to manage too many responsibilities at once, or complicating what should be straightforward processes. Achieving simplicity, as Jobs suggests, necessitates deliberate effort. It requires us to eliminate the unnecessary, refine our thoughts, and honestly assess what matters most. The times I have felt most fulfilled and productive were when I embraced simplicity in my endeavors.

Don't Live Someone Else's Expectations

"Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other opinions drown your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." — Steve Jobs

There have been moments in my life when I've faced dilemmas, torn between my own desires and the expectations of others. It's all too easy to be swayed by societal norms and the 'shoulds' imposed by those around us. Jobs inspires us to carve our own paths and pursue what resonates with our true selves.

Do Things Wholeheartedly

"When you're a carpenter making a beautiful chest of drawers, you're not going to use a piece of plywood on the back, even though it faces the wall and nobody will see it. You'll know it's there, so you're going to use a beautiful piece of wood on the back. For you to sleep well at night, the aesthetic, the quality, has to be carried all the way through." — Steve Jobs

It's often the overlooked details that lead to extraordinary outcomes. The dedication to quality, the extra effort, and the insistence on excellence differentiate exceptional work from the average.

Find the Work That Satisfies You

"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." — Ste