A most unassuming guy, C. C. and I had a great time dining at Soho, Penang Road. We sat there for three hours during which he shared many things with me about technology and the usual arguments about which operating system is better - Windows or Apple. He also explained the developments with regards to communications technology and how some giants have fallen along the wayside and how others have taken over in most unexpected ways. In those three hours, I learnt so much about IT and communication technology and felt most inspired to read and learn more even if it means attending IT classes.
Frankly, Chris is simply amazing as he made me realize so many things that I had taken for granted and he debunked many of the fallacies that I had picked up from the net about the various operating systems. At the same time, he shared with me the differences between the two organizations and why each has its own strengths and weaknesses and most importantly, the differences between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, both whom I admire greatly. When I dropped him home that night, my heart was bursting with admiration and awe for this brilliant young man who remained humble, simple and yet so innovative and creative in his life - ever willing to share and to enlighten. It was truly a role reversal scenario that I will treasure always.
This evening, I thought I'd post the following links for your viewing pleasure. They have been most inspiring to me and have taught me loads about life and perspectives.
Click on the following links to enjoy the many lessons on life from the speakers.
1. Steve Jobs - Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish
2. Steve Jobs on Microsoft
3. Bill Gates - Speech at Harvard Part 1
4. Bill Gates - Speech at Harvard Part 2
5. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates Together - Part 1
6. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates Together - Part 2
Many of you would be aware that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is on an indefinite medical leave of absence. He is still CEO involved in major strategic decisions for the company. This move has caused a fall in Apple stock prices. Jobs has had recurring medical problems since 2004, when he was treated for pancreatic cancer. This site said that the leave was made public ahead of a holiday observed by the US stock exchanges. As the market reopened last Tuesday, Apple's total stock value dropped by nearly $20 billion before recovering most of the loss through the day. I wish him speedy recovery for I cannot imagine what life would be like for Mac users without Steve Jobs at the helm of Apple.
Enjoy the videos and have a pleasant evening! Cheers!
Anonymous Stay hungry, stay foolish.
Excellent and inspiring speech by SJ. It also goes to show, however, what a near-death experience can change a person's outlook about life. His third story on death hints of a "born-again" SJ and a clear shift from being a cocky bastard to a humble human when he said that "remembering that we'll all be dead soon is the most important tool I'd ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life".
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