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The other day, I was having a conversation with a fellow philosopher, John Altmann about Steve Jobs and how he made his dream come true, changing our society, and changing the world, while building one of the largest companies by market-cap in the world. That's a pretty amazing story, although the story was cut short, but his vision lives on doesn't it? Okay so, let's talk about this for a moment shall we?

How did he do it? What was his secret sauce? What made him the man he was, a visionary with big dreams, even as big as Martin Luther King for instance. Well, he certainly had a dream - didn't he, yes he did.

Indeed, yes he did, and also let's not forget human will, perseverance, and proving one's self to themselves. Remember, and I know you like myself are probably ho-hum on past period philosophers or dead-white-men named and referenced historical psychologists, but since Steve Jobs had no real father figure, he had to invent himself, and it is said that one without a father figure around at early stages is always trying to prove themselves worthy, thus, "may" end up creating a "super ego" and nothing wrong with that "if' it is earned - Steve Jobs did earn it, so I have no problem with it. He's okay, we're okay too.

In fact, we are all okay and better for it today, see that point. It's hard to say what makes a man so strong, so determined, so driven, unwilling to give up, quit, or throw in the towel, what makes them tick we wonder. Well, I know from personal experience, about being driven, but what can we learn from great people - folks like Steve Jobs in the near present period, and there aren't very many of these outliers who stand out - and those from past periods, perhaps like Dr. Martin Luther King?

Why not use their mystique, historical reference, notoriety, strength of character, and inspiration to help us overcome our own obstacles in life. Look what they did, surely if we try to emulate such greatness we can move ahead in our own lives as well. They both battled the odds, and had a vision for a better tomorrow, and their dreams and vision has shaped, re-shaped our nation, society, civilization, and has had ripple effects globally. I'd say those are lives well lived. So how about you, what are you going to do with your life? Make it great - emulate.

Lance Winslow is the Founder of the Online Think Tank, a diverse group of achievers, experts, innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, futurists, academics, dreamers, leaders, and general all around brilliant minds. Lance Winslow hopes you've enjoyed today's discussion and topic. http://www.WorldThinkTank.net - Have an important subject to discuss, contact Lance Winslow.

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