Mentor Wisdom: "I'm convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance." - Steve Jobs
Mentor Lesson: The 50% Rule
I love this Steve Jobs quote.
Jobs got fired from his own company in 1985.
Most people would've said "screw this" and moved to a beach somewhere. But Jobs didn't quit.
He started NeXT. He bought Pixar. Then Apple bought NeXT and brought him back as CEO.
The rest is history.
Here's what made Jobs different: he treated failure like fuel.
When Apple's board kicked him out, he could have retired. Instead, he built two more companies.
NeXT became the foundation for Mac OS X. Pixar changed animation forever.
His "failure" at Apple wasn't the end. It was practice.
Most entrepreneurs quit after their first big loss. Jobs used his setback to get stronger.
He learned new skills at NeXT. He mastered storytelling at Pixar.
When Apple needed saving, Jobs was ready. He had spent 12 years getting better.
The lesson? Your worst day might be setting you up for your best comeback.
Don't waste your failures. Use them to build something bigger.
Every "no" teaches you something. Every closed door shows you another path.
Jobs turned getting fired into a 12-year masterclass in business.
What's your setback teaching you right now?
Never Quit,
-Chris
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