We tell you some of the most curious and surprising data that has framed the life of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple
Steve Jobs has always been a person with the most curious and differentiating habits. Every day, in the life of Jobs, he was strictly controlled since he woke up, also being specially known to his high neck and his jeans or for his particular way of walking among other things.
The maximum individual co-founder and executive president of the Walt Disney Company He has always stood out for his curious way of thinking, different from that of others (As the slogan said Think of the brand), and act before day by day. And, in reality, there are many curious and surprising data that exist on Steve Jobs and his lifestyle.
7 curiosities on the life of Steve Jobs which will attract you attention
As we commented on, In the life of Steve Jobs, there are aspects that can be the most curious. Some have linked to their experience in the world of technology and, of course, to Apple, and many others on their personality or their way of acting.
Steve Jobs was adopted
Born in San Francisco in 1955, Steve Jobs It was actually the son of Joanne SchiebleA young university student at the time, and Abdulfattaah JandaliA Syrian immigrant who was also in the United States for studies. Was Adopted and raised by the Paul and Clara jobs In Cupertino (California), and it was only the 27th years she met her biological sister, Mona Simpson, a renowned writer with whom she had a very close relationship during her last years of life.
The way of acting and thinking of Steve Jobs was very directed by his family offspring
Steve Jobs never had a relationship too close to his biological family, although His adoptive father has always been a great reference For him. However, he never denied his origins and, in fact, has always indicated that part of his way of being and acting would surely be characterized by his offspring.
His annual salary was only $ 1
From the return of Steve Jobs to Apple in 1997 to his resignation as CEO of the company in 2011 in favor of Tim Cook, The salary that Steve Jobs received for his work was completely symbolic, of only $ 1 UNITED STATES. Instead of betting on direct and immediate economic remuneration, jobs focused on innovation and growthdemonstrating his commitment to the company.
Despite this, in his death His fortune amounted to $ 8,300 millionMainly for the great value of Apple's actions taking into account the success of large products such as iPod, iPhone, iPad or Mac. The model is not unique in Silicon Valley, and Many CEOs are betting on the same Currently, including referents such as Mark Zuckerberg de Meta (Facebook).
Never learned to program
Despite his attempts during the youth, the reality is that Steve Jobs did not know how to program, or at least any dominated language programming to allow you to use it in Apple. Instead, always He opted for leadership, finding the best programmers In new places such as pirate marathons or even bars. However, in a public act, he indicated that everyone should learn to program for the major skills that this provides in terms of thought.
In 2003, they diagnosed cancer, but refused surgery
In 2003, They diagnosed pancreatic cancer A Steve Jobs. Doctors recommended surgery to move on, but against the advice of their medical team and the closest contacts and parents, He refused and opted for alternative medicine. He changed his curious pesetian regime for a powerful Microbiotic diet In order to overcome cancer or, at least, try to delay its negative effects on the body.
Considered the purchase of the Yahoo search engine
In 2008, rumors on the Purchase of the Microsoft Yahoo search engine by Steve BallmerWith all this supposed. The alternative to portals such as Google or the old MSN has proven to be one of the favorites of Steve Jobs and, given the rejection by Yahoo of Microsoft's offer, Of Apple, they were about to obtain the search engine. However, the purchase was never made.
Steve Jobs' company is present in each original Macintosh
As rare as it may seem, Macintosh 128k, Macintosh 512K and Macintosh plus computers They contain in their interior housing the signatures of Steve Jobs and part of the Apple team Design in charge, shared by _Mac 30th Celebration. For them, It was a full work of art And therefore, in the “business party”, they took care of their brand in the teams.
The original Macintosh at Steve Jobs and Apple's team inside. Picture: Mac 30th celebration
His cars have never had registration
A less curious fact is that The cars that Steve Jobs led did not wear the registration plate. This was possible due to the law applied in California, which judged that 6 months were available to register the vehicle and place the corresponding plate. Instead, Jobs was in charge of the car change before reaching the corresponding 6 months And, therefore, it was exempt from placing the registration despite compliance with the legislation.
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