Episode
SPECIAL: Steve Jobs (Part 1)
1:34:26
Published: Fri Dec 17 2021
Description
This is a special release of the 2-part Steve Jobs series from the How to Take Over the World podcast with Ben Wilson. Description - Today we're talking about Steve Jobs, the innovator, businessman, and technologist who has arguably shaped our world in the 21st century more than any other person. This episode explores his life, strategies, tactics, work habits, leadership style, and more. _____ * Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. * Would you like to participate in our clips contest? Earn up to $10k by remixing My First Million episodes. To learn more, go to mfmpod.com/clips. * Want to win an hour of time with Sam and Shaan? Tap here to enter the contest. * Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter. * Click here to find out if you won $1,000 from the review giveaway: https://youtu.be/xsaO0H-0wg0 * If you won, please contact [email protected]
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The podcast discusses how Steve Jobs' vision and mindset are still present in today's world, including the use of touchscreen smartphones and the importance of physically beautiful products.
00:00 - 04:52 (04:52)
Summary
The podcast discusses how Steve Jobs' vision and mindset are still present in today's world, including the use of touchscreen smartphones and the importance of physically beautiful products. It also highlights the benefits of utilizing tools like automation and team data access for better customer service and goal-reaching.
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Steve Jobs forgot to wear a Hawaiian shirt to a school event and convinced another student to give him their shirt, demonstrating the importance of thinking for oneself and questioning authority.
04:52 - 10:27 (05:35)
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Steve Jobs forgot to wear a Hawaiian shirt to a school event and convinced another student to give him their shirt, demonstrating the importance of thinking for oneself and questioning authority.
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The podcast discusses the pranks that Steve Jobs pulled in college and high school, such as using a device to interfere with people's TVs and setting up posters for a fake event.
10:27 - 16:00 (05:33)
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The podcast discusses the pranks that Steve Jobs pulled in college and high school, such as using a device to interfere with people's TVs and setting up posters for a fake event. It also highlights Steve's ability to focus intensely on his goals.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the origins of phone phreaking, a method of making long-distance calls for free through mimicking certain sounds.
16:00 - 19:20 (03:19)
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the origins of phone phreaking, a method of making long-distance calls for free through mimicking certain sounds. They touch on the individuals involved in this practice and how it ultimately led to the development of modern communication technology.
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Steve Jobs' success can be attributed to his ability to replicate his past successes on a larger scale and his use of conversational tactics to convince people.
19:20 - 23:55 (04:34)
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Steve Jobs' success can be attributed to his ability to replicate his past successes on a larger scale and his use of conversational tactics to convince people.
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The podcast discusses Steve Jobs' determination to secure a job at Atari, and how his boss was supportive when he quit to go to India in search of spiritual enlightenment.
23:55 - 29:22 (05:27)
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The podcast discusses Steve Jobs' determination to secure a job at Atari, and how his boss was supportive when he quit to go to India in search of spiritual enlightenment. Jobs' skillset is also briefly mentioned.
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The idea of working alone to achieve success is a myth.
29:22 - 34:00 (04:37)
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The idea of working alone to achieve success is a myth. Instead, one should seek a tribe of like-minded people who share their interests and collaborate to achieve greater things.
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Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs start a company after Wozniak invents the first personal computer, the Apple I, which was approachable and affordable for consumers.
34:00 - 40:25 (06:25)
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Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs start a company after Wozniak invents the first personal computer, the Apple I, which was approachable and affordable for consumers.
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This transcript contains ads for two podcasts, the Side Hustle Pro Podcast and the Marketing School Podcast, which focus on helping listeners turn their side hustles into full-time businesses.
40:25 - 44:53 (04:28)
Summary
This transcript contains ads for two podcasts, the Side Hustle Pro Podcast and the Marketing School Podcast, which focus on helping listeners turn their side hustles into full-time businesses.
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Steve Jobs recognized the significance of creating hype during the unveiling of a new product, so he personally reviewed the Apple 2 and its presentation the night before the launch event, whilst also focusing on the tactile experience when unboxing.
44:53 - 48:46 (03:53)
Summary
Steve Jobs recognized the significance of creating hype during the unveiling of a new product, so he personally reviewed the Apple 2 and its presentation the night before the launch event, whilst also focusing on the tactile experience when unboxing.
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This episode discusses the origin story of the personal computer and how Xerox played a significant role in its development, despite their failure to realize its true potential.
48:46 - 54:11 (05:24)
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This episode discusses the origin story of the personal computer and how Xerox played a significant role in its development, despite their failure to realize its true potential.
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The Apple executives showed their engineers the graphical user interface developed by Xerox PARC and one of the head engineers from Xerox was hired to work on the Macintosh.
54:11 - 59:09 (04:58)
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The Apple executives showed their engineers the graphical user interface developed by Xerox PARC and one of the head engineers from Xerox was hired to work on the Macintosh.
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Steve Jobs had a unique ability to manipulate reality and persuade people to do the impossible through his "reality distortion field" which hypnotized members of his team.
59:09 - 1:04:59 (05:49)
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Steve Jobs had a unique ability to manipulate reality and persuade people to do the impossible through his "reality distortion field" which hypnotized members of his team.
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The reality distortion field is a technique used by Steve Jobs to convince people to believe in impossible or unrealistic ideas.
1:04:59 - 1:10:56 (05:56)
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The reality distortion field is a technique used by Steve Jobs to convince people to believe in impossible or unrealistic ideas. Initially used to manipulate, Jobs later matured and used it as a way of motivating his team to strive for greatness.
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Steve's ad agency creates a revolutionary advertisement for the launch of the Macintosh, inspired by the novel 1984.
1:10:56 - 1:15:09 (04:12)
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Steve's ad agency creates a revolutionary advertisement for the launch of the Macintosh, inspired by the novel 1984. The Macintosh introduces a new feature allowing users to customize the calculator's appearance.
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Steve Jobs' commercial for the first personal computer designed for home use was initially hated by the board but later recognized as one of the greatest advertisements of all time, introducing Apple to the world of personal computing.
1:15:09 - 1:18:41 (03:32)
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Steve Jobs' commercial for the first personal computer designed for home use was initially hated by the board but later recognized as one of the greatest advertisements of all time, introducing Apple to the world of personal computing.
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Steve Jobs introduces the Next computer, which he believes will change the face of computing.
1:18:41 - 1:24:22 (05:40)
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Steve Jobs introduces the Next computer, which he believes will change the face of computing. He also seeks talented designers to create a logo for the new computer.
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This podcast episode delves into the beginnings of Pixar and the evolution of Steve Jobs' involvement with the company from a personal investment to a full-on owner.
1:24:22 - 1:29:36 (05:14)
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This podcast episode delves into the beginnings of Pixar and the evolution of Steve Jobs' involvement with the company from a personal investment to a full-on owner.
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The impact of Steve Jobs' approach to product development forced people to be better, produce better thinking and products, in order to meet his standards.
1:29:36 - 1:34:29 (04:52)
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The impact of Steve Jobs' approach to product development forced people to be better, produce better thinking and products, in order to meet his standards. However, he was also known to be rude, which ultimately backfired on him.
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Steve Jobs' success led to a lack of critical thinking which resulted in his downfall.
1:34:29 - 1:35:06 (00:37)
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Steve Jobs' success led to a lack of critical thinking which resulted in his downfall. The importance of self-evaluation and continuous learning is emphasized.