What do I admire about him?
I admire the fact that he manages to drop out of a high-end college, co-founding Apple Inc. at age 21, becoming a millionaire at the age of 25 and end up inventing and investing into a high company that is the #2 seller of personal computers, custom operator systems and for their laptops. And they are #1 for mobile devices such as their MP3 players (iPod's), tablets (iPad's) and phones (iPhone's).
What strengths does he have? Weaknesses?
Steve was arrogant, selfish, harsh, inconsiderate to colleagues, tyrant and a irresponsible father (disowning his child for 9 years).
Steve was very strong at persuading, focusing, simplicity, self-vigilance, being responsible for his actions and staying up-to-date in life.
Steve was very strong at persuading, focusing, simplicity, self-vigilance, being responsible for his actions and staying up-to-date in life.
What have I learned about the achievements and character of him?
Steve was selfish, liked to take business risks, had unconventional behavior, innovative and confident in any marketing moves he'd commit to. Steve would always trust his actions to result positively. Steve had a lot of Fortitude and was extremely focused.
Where did I find of the virtue of humility and the four cardinal virtues?
Humility:
Steve showed humility when he disowned his daughter Lisa prior to her birth and refused to sign any legal papers regarding her for 9 years. After that, he took her to NeXT’s offices from time to time, showed her around and occasionally spent time with her.
Prudence:
Steve showed prudence when he was competing against Bill Gates in sales and comparing operating systems. He had the choice between accusing Bill of copying several parts of Steve's operating system or agreeing on their differences and moving to another platform (mobile). Steve chose the second option to avoid unnecessary conflict/battle(s).
Justice:
Steve showed justice when he sold his Volkswagen van in order to contribute to the $1,000 required to start building the first computer boards of his company's first product, the Apple I.
Temperance:
Steve showed temperance when he was gaining millions from his products every year. He acted as if he was gaining a normal salary and did his job in a casual matter and treated everything he did at Apple like a normal job, There weren't random moments where he'd take time off. Steve didn't leave Apple and go on with his life spending his money until he needed more. Steve wasn't a spender, he was treating himself like a casual person wearing and doing casual things that didn't represent a rich factor in his life.
Fortitude:
Steve showed fortitude when he lost full control of his own company (Apple Inc.) and manages to make a comeback and join it back as a chairman. He even admits himself that he took tons of chances, and that he went with his gut. A lot of people attempt this type of thing and end up with nothing in the end and get lost in their lives. Steve let nothing get in the way, he was ruthless in every way!
Steve showed humility when he disowned his daughter Lisa prior to her birth and refused to sign any legal papers regarding her for 9 years. After that, he took her to NeXT’s offices from time to time, showed her around and occasionally spent time with her.
Prudence:
Steve showed prudence when he was competing against Bill Gates in sales and comparing operating systems. He had the choice between accusing Bill of copying several parts of Steve's operating system or agreeing on their differences and moving to another platform (mobile). Steve chose the second option to avoid unnecessary conflict/battle(s).
Justice:
Steve showed justice when he sold his Volkswagen van in order to contribute to the $1,000 required to start building the first computer boards of his company's first product, the Apple I.
Temperance:
Steve showed temperance when he was gaining millions from his products every year. He acted as if he was gaining a normal salary and did his job in a casual matter and treated everything he did at Apple like a normal job, There weren't random moments where he'd take time off. Steve didn't leave Apple and go on with his life spending his money until he needed more. Steve wasn't a spender, he was treating himself like a casual person wearing and doing casual things that didn't represent a rich factor in his life.
Fortitude:
Steve showed fortitude when he lost full control of his own company (Apple Inc.) and manages to make a comeback and join it back as a chairman. He even admits himself that he took tons of chances, and that he went with his gut. A lot of people attempt this type of thing and end up with nothing in the end and get lost in their lives. Steve let nothing get in the way, he was ruthless in every way!