Just as we appreciate world-class athletes for their accomplishments, so I appreciate the GOATs of the business world for their extraordinary achievements.
When I watched the documentary The Last Dance, I was in awe of Michael Jordan’s rise to the pinnacle of professional basketball and how he built his career from the ground up. I had a similar reaction when I read about Jobs’ story. He rose to the top of the business world by co-founding Apple in his garage with Steve Wozniak, with very little money. Today, Apple is worth over $2 trillion. Jobs managed to create an exceptional company that continued to thrive long after his death.
Building a company like Apple took extraordinary intelligence, independent vision, creativity and business acumen from Jobs. Hiring the right people to perform technical work to build Apple’s technology required an extraordinary mind. When I read about Jobs’ process, or when I watch his presentations, I can’t help but feel admiration for his ambition, his perseverance and commitment to bringing his vision to life.