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Smithsonian Oral and Video Histories: Steve Jobs

A riveting testament to American ambition, capturing Jobs at a pivotal moment—exiled from Apple yet unbroken—reflecting on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that would define his second act.

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“I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.”

Steve Jobs

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Title: Smithsonian Oral and Video Histories: Steve Jobs

Author: Steve Jobs, Daniel Morrow (interviewer)

Type: Interview

Publisher: Smithsonian Institution

Publication time: April 20, 1995

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