Becoming Steve Jobs

The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader

Brent Schlender

Book Synopsis

"Becoming Steve Jobs" by Brent Schlender is a captivating biography that delves into the life and legacy of the remarkable entrepreneur. Drawing on interviews and personal experiences, Schlender offers a fresh perspective on the man behind the iconic brand.

The book reveals Steve Jobs' transformation from a brash young visionary to a more mature and compassionate leader. Schlender explores Jobs' key relationships, including his partnership with Steve Wozniak and his turbulent time at Apple.

With in-depth insights, the author sheds light on Jobs' relentless pursuit of excellence and his ability to revolutionize industries. Schlender also examines Jobs' complex personality, delving into his confidence, charisma, and sometimes difficult temperament.

Beyond Apple, the book delves into Jobs' time at NeXT and Pixar Animation Studios, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped him as a businessperson and creative thinker.

Ultimately, "Becoming Steve Jobs" offers a nuanced and revealing portrait of a man who redefined the technology landscape and left an indelible mark on the world.

Explore More Books

See All
The Essays of Schopenhauer
Margaret Thatcher: Herself Alone
Blue Ocean Strategy
Prelude to Foundation
Tipping Points
Bitcoin
Unstoppable Prosperity
Matthew Barney & Elizabeth Peyton
Think and Grow Rich
Metamagical Themas
Why We Sleep
Rich Woman
From Galileo to Newton
Against The World
The Meaning of It All
Keeping At It
White Working Class
Deep Learning
No Filter
The Inner Lives of Markets
Limping on Water
Win Your Inner Battles
The Aspirational Investor
A History of the Theory of Investments
Architects of the Web
Fundamentals of Plasma Physics
Private Truths, Public Lies
The Big Test
String Theory
Courage
Crucial Conversations
Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me)
Washington
Stumbling on Happiness
The Meaning of Human Existence
Brave New World
Antifragile
Quality of Earnings
The Death of the Artist
The Skeptical Environmentalist
Seveneves
Democracy: The God That Failed
Founders at Work
The Constitutional Convention
The One Thing
Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
The Power of Now
How To Decide
The Prince
Joe Beef
The Innovators Dilemma
The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get
The Greedy Bastard Diary
Shoe Dog
Facing Love Addiction
A Short History of Nearly Everything
Mindfulness
Against Empathy
Death Rattle
The Coming Wave
The Harmless People
When Money Dies
Lasker's Manual of Chess
Mind-Body Problem
The Wealth of Nations
Chess Fundamentals
Bull!
Three Blind Mice
The Art of War in the Middle Ages
The Gun Seller
True Believer
Daemon
A Brief History of Intelligence
The Autobiography of Gucci Mane
Measure What Matters
Confidence Game
The Lives of the Artists
How to Make Millions with Your Ideas
The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Nexus
AOL.com
Spiritual Warfare
12 Rules For Life
Animal Farm
Failing Forward
The Making of a Philosopher
Anti Americanism
Stuff Matters
World Order
Reinventing American Health Care
The Boys Vol. 1
Wealth of Wisdom
Status Anxiety
Your Keys Our Home
Metaphors We Live By
Wild
The Humane Economy
The Story of Civilization: Caesar and Christ
Posterity: Letters of Great Americans to Their Children