Quote by Steve Jobs

I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.

I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired f

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This quote by Steve Jobs highlights how getting fired from Apple, while initially perceived as a setback, ultimately became a blessing. Being released from the burdens of success allowed him to embrace a beginner's mindset and be open to the unknown. The experience ignited a newfound creativity in his life, leading to a period of extraordinary innovation and growth. It serves as a reminder that sometimes the most unexpected and challenging moments can pave the way for personal and professional breakthroughs.

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