Quote by Malcolm Gladwell

The great accomplishment of Jobs's life is how effectively he put his idiosyncrasies - his petulance, his narcissism, and his rudeness - in the service of perfection.

The great accomplishment of Jobs's life is how effectively h

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This quote suggests that the true achievement of Steve Jobs was his ability to utilize his unique personality traits, such as his impatience, self-centeredness, and abruptness, to strive for perfection in his work. Despite his challenging characteristics, he managed to harness them to drive innovation and create exceptional products. Jobs demonstrated that one's idiosyncrasies can be harnessed and transformed into strengths, ultimately contributing to remarkable accomplishments in life.

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