Much is said about him – the creative genius, the man who raised the bar of technology’s look and performance, the father of consumer electronics, modern-day’s greatest inventor. When Steve Jobs died on October 5, 2011, the world felt a great loss. Someone who made things different and great, is now gone.

A Lasting Legacy

Way beyond iPod, iPhone, Macbook, and iPad, Steve Jobs‘ greatest contribution to humanity was to bring digital technology to every home. Back when the world thought that computers should only be limited to enterprises and businesses, Steve Jobs thought differently.

As a child given up for adoption, perhaps Steve Jobs already settled himself with the fact that he was different from others. He always made sure he didn’t fit the box, but grows outside of it. He dropped out of college to follow his dream of building “products that will change the world.” At age 21, along with his friend Steve Wozniak, he founded Apple Computer which sold the first personal computer.

Decades of hardwork and million dollars later, “Think Different” is the tagline of his company, Apple Inc., today’s biggest technology product manufacturer by revenue and profit.

Looking at my MacBook Pro, I am given a picture of how Steve Jobs went against the flow. Just by the aesthetics, the MacBook Pro is a total standout from the usual computers of our time. While we used heavy and bulky black units full of buttons and details, Steve Jobs went for the simple and sleek white colored computers with minimal details.

1. Simple and Superb Strategies - One of the success formula that put his name in history. He built easy-to-use machines with minimalist look while employing powerful technology.
2. Driven and Disciplined – He focused on achieving his end-goal and poured his 101%, all the time. It is said that as a hands-on CEO, Steve Jobs reviews and approves all product models himself, even up to the smallest detail.
3. Relentless Visionary – He had a vision of creating things that will change the world. Even when he was fired out of his company in 1985, he did not quit on his vision.
4. Futurist – Steve Jobs never dwelled on his past accomplishments and encouraged his employees to do the same. Treating previous successes as a trap, he cultivated a culture of creating the next great product or technology.
5. He valued his time. In a commencement speech in Stanford University in 2005, Steve Jobs gave one of his most memorable advice. He said, “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”

The man who thought and made things different lived a good 56 years. Though the world felt a great loss, we also know that we still have the greatest gain – the legacy of technological excellence, creativity, and vision pursuit that this amazing genius has left behind. Great job, Steve Jobs!

P.S. This entry was done using his creation, the MacBook Pro. Each Mac User, I believe is inspired by Steve Jobs to do something different and leave a legacy to the world.

Almost sleepless, working round-the-clock, and yet he still has smiles, hugs, and  much more to give. Robert Macphee, a sought after speaker and author, and Jack Canfield’s director for training, graciously sat down with me to share his wisdom and learnings during the Breakthrough to Success Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona.

I was so impressed by this gentleman’s calmness and brilliance when he led the seminar attendees as Jack Canfield’s co-facilitator. He was also the mind behind IHUG, a practice that encourages all attendees to share the love and warmth by simply giving a friendly hug throughout the seven-day seminar. I couldn’t help but find out who he really was. At the end of one day’s session,  I seized the moment and asked if I can have few words with him. Watch the wealth of wisdom that he has to share here:

Macphee is the Founder and President of Heart Set, Inc. a company dedicated to helping people live the life of their dreams. He has worked closely with Jack Canfield for the past 10 years, most recently as the Director of Jack’s year long Platinum Inner Circle and Train the Trainer programs. Robert is also responsible for the staffing and logistics of all of Jack’s live training events and co-facilitates many of those events.

He recently penned the book “Manifesting for Non-Gurus”, an easy to read book designed to help people of all ages to quickly and easily attract the lasting results they really want.  A loving husband and father of three children, Robert is also a marathon runner who lives with his family in San Diego, California.

Breakthrough to Success Seminar

Want a significant change? Consider attending Jack Canfield’s Breakthrough to Success Seminar on August 14 to 20, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is the perfect experience that outlines practical strategies to unleash your potential. If not now when? If not you, who? You deserve a breakthrough!

Related links:

• Breakthrough to Success Seminar Information Page
• Ask Jack Canfield Anything
• Why Give a Hug?

Just like an engine, we need to tune and rev up our lives for it to work at its optimum, best condition. Life’s distractions often cause us to lose sight of our goals and move away from our dreams – and some stay long forgotten.

Even as a speaker and author, I make sure that I learn from the best mentors. Last year, I attended Jack Canfield’s Breakthrough to Success Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona. Did my breakthrough came? A 100% YES! As long as I stay tuned to my goals and apply the learnings I gained from the seminar, nothing is impossible to achieve.

Here’s my personal testimonial on Jack Canfield’s AWESOME BTS program. To know more, visit https://ctg.infusionsoft.com/go/BTS2011/Jhet/. A registration page to the August 14-20, 2011 Seminar is also available.

Jack Canfield also opened his line for questions. Got one? Ask here https://ctg.infusionsoft.com/go/ask/Jhet/

Have you also attended any of Jack’s seminars? Share your success story with me. Love to hear it!