Steve Jobs was born on this day in 1955. In 2005, the Apple founder offered his top advice with Stanford graduates, warning them not to spend their futures “living someone else’s life.” ...

It's a well-known speech, and one of Jobs' most notable public appearances ... But I naively chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents' savings ...

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.” ...

Then, Jobs dropped a reality check: one day, you will die. A year before the speech, Jobs was diagnosed ... Not just for Stanford graduates, but for anyone afraid of making the wrong move.

Former CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, who passed away in October 2011 understood this best and still remains an inspirational figure for aspiring entrepreneurs and everyone who wishes to become successful ...

Steve Jobs was born on this day in 1955. In 2005, the Apple founder offered his top advice with Stanford graduates, warning them not to spend their futures “living someone else’s life.” ...