Quote by Walter Isaacson

More generally, I made an effort to leave out things that weren't relevant to the main narrative themes of the book, namely that there were two sides to Steve Jobs: the romantic, poetic, countercultural rebel on one side, and the serious businessperson on the other.

More generally, I made an effort to leave out things that we

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The quote highlights the author's intention of focusing only on the essential aspects of Steve Jobs' life and personality in their book. They aimed to exclude anything unrelated to the central narrative themes, which revolve around Jobs' dual nature: his identity as a rebellious, poetic, countercultural figure juxtaposed with his role as a serious and successful businessperson. This approach emphasizes the dichotomy and complexity of Jobs' character, offering a balanced portrayal of both his visionary creativity and his pragmatic business acumen.

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