Famous Failures: Lessons from Steve Jobs and Others
Steve breaks down famous failures, including Steve Jobs getting pushed out of Apple, to make the point that being told you're wrong doesn't mean you are. A solo episode on ignoring the critics.
Steve Simonson
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Show notes
Steve uses this shorter solo episode to talk through famous failures, anchored by the story of Steve Jobs getting forced out of Apple at 30 only to return years later and help save the company.
The point isn't the trivia, it's the pattern: people who were confidently wrong about big ideas, and what that means for anyone building something new who keeps hearing no. Steve also explains why the show is shifting to shorter 15 to 20 minute segments going forward.
A quick, encouraging listen for anyone second-guessing a decision because of pushback.