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... — Steve Jobs

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.

Author: Steve Jobs

Insight: Most people chase passion like it's a destination, but this suggests it's more like recognizing someone you're meant to meet—sudden, unmistakable, and worth the wait. Settling for "good enough" work isn't noble; it's just slow regret.

Source: Stanford Commencement Address, 2005

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.

Steve JobsStanford Commencement Address, 2005

Insight

Most people chase passion like it's a destination, but this suggests it's more like recognizing someone you're meant to meet—sudden, unmistakable, and worth the wait. Settling for "good enough" work isn't noble; it's just slow regret.

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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs (1955–2011) was an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc. He is known for revolutionizing the technology industry with his innovative products, including the Macintosh computer, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, and for his visionary leadership in creating a global brand that has transformed the way we interact with technology.

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