Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Favorite Quote
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” — Steve Jobs
The Book in One Sentence
Steve Jobs is the most detailed and accurate account of the life of the man who created Apple, the most valuable technology company in the world.
Why should you read it?
The foundations of Apple, the modus operandi of Steve Jobs, and understanding some of the technology he created are business basics for almost anyone. As a school teacher, I would not blink twice before handing my students this book. You’ll gain an understanding of the history of the personal computer, what makes great hardware and technology more than just “products,” and how to get customers to be so loyal to your brand they’ll queue for 24 hours and then some just for your new product launch. A must-read!
Key Takeaways
Steve Jobs’s team invented a name for his most important skill, the reality distortion field.
The Apple name was chosen for a very specific reason.
Apple didn’t make Steve Jobs a billionaire, Pixar did.