I absolutely enjoy Steve Jobs, his story,
is products, his amount of motivation during his time. I chose the speech “How to live before you
die.” He performed this speech at a
graduation commencement ceremony at Stanford University. Who else would be a better candidate to tell
us this story? One of the most
brilliant minds in technology to ever live I absolutely admire Steve Jobs and
he has been a big influence in my life.
He has overcome what society deems normal in most cases. He came from an adopted family, he did not
graduate like a traditional student and he created one of greatest machines of
all time. His legacy lives on through
the company he has established and the new technology that continues to
grow.
How the
speaker inspired the audience.
Steve Jobs
captured the audience with his opening line.
He began by telling the audience that he didn’t even graduate from
college. He went on to say that the
closest he has ever came to a graduation was this particular speech. Steve also talked to the audience about his
recent experience and being diagnosed with cancer. He showed the audience in a heroic way that you cannot just give
up despite what happens. Steve inspired
myself to keep pushing no matter what.
It was very clear he was a sick man but it was if he also appeared
unstoppable at the same time.
Overcame adversity.
Steve
has been battling adversity since he was born.
Being a child that nobody wanted, he was forced to be adopted and was
picked to live with parents who attended college. Although he went on to go to college he was an adopted child and
had to overcome that situation. Steve Jobs also addressed a very serious
condition he was diagnosed with, pancreatic cancer. He was forced to live with
this for quite some time. This didn’t
slow down nor stop Mr. Jobs, he still began to carry out his dreams until he
was able to receive surgery and make this particular speech. Most people give
up once they are told they are going to die.
Steve continued strong if not stronger than before continuing to
engineer one of the greatest inventions of all time. He died a prestigious man that some would deem a miracle
man.
Described a significant event.
He described
how a certain college course gave him the inspiration needed to apply certain
features to his first Macintosh. Steve
made a very interesting point if he would have not taken a calligraphy class
computers may not have fonts today. Its
not certain but it is definitely something to think about since he was
responsible for many innovations which were later copied by other computer
manufacturers.
Built trust or shared knowledge through their
speech.
Steve
began his speech by reaching out and touching his audience through his own
personal stories. He touches people
because he shares his lowest moments with the audience. It’s hard to believe where he has come from
when you see his amazing accomplishments.
He has invented some of the best gadgets and technology that has ever
been created. Still today Apple is making
products that are the first of their kind.
Often copied Apple is the first for creating tablets, and touch screen
cell phones.
Has this speech helped you develop a deeper
understanding of the speaker or topic? How?
Steve came from a
lot of difficult situations in which he were able to successfully
overcome. His attitude and constant
overcoming of adversity is truly and inspiration. Steve has been dealing with adversity his entire life its no
surprise that he has accomplished such amazing things in his lifetime.
