I once bumped into Steve Jobs and Jonathan Ive walking out the front door at the Apple Headquarters in Cupertino.
Almost literally bumped into them. I had my head buried in a text message on my iPhone.
I looked up. Mr. Ive held the door open for me as I passed through on the way in before I really knew what was up. He and Jobs passed through on the way out just behind me. I was mysteriously compelled by something and I snapped a photo of their backs as they walked away since my phone was in my hand.
Click.
“Why did I just do that?” I thought to myself embarrassingly, even though no one noticed. “Don’t be such fool, Chase…”
And just then one of his famous one-liners lept into my head.
“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.”
And so I will.
Thanks for everything Steve. You made your dent in the universe — and then some. RIP.
***UPdate: I didn’t originally post the image because I didn’t think it was relevant, but so many requests from you have changed my mind. It’s not an image whose quality I’m proud of, but that wasn’t the point. It’s my only shot of Steve. Again, RIP…
Great post…he was a true visionary…he saw what everyone else was doing and belligerenty, stubbornly, thankfully, did the opposite.
He made the world a better place.
Photo or it didn’t happen. 😀
Steve will be missed by many. It’s a sad day for all his friends and family, and for all those who were impacted by his visionary work in the tech and creative industries.
Love this post man! It’s a great reminded for always working hard, and always putting yourself out there. Thanks for sharing this Chase!
Love this little story of yours, Chase. Thanks for sharing. It is evident that you are hungry (and sometimes foolish) almost constantly. That is certainly a quote to live by.
I’m with Luke… the photo? he will be missed.