Steve Jobs on Failure

[@RyanNagy]

Genius as always. One tiny correction. He said, "if you are afraid of failing you will not get very far." You can be afraid, but you have to be willing to act regardless. It is not the fear, it is the lack of action.

[@obinnaobiekwe4910]

Mmmh.... Interesting point. Sometimes though, it seems some things are rigged against me. The people I knew could help, when I did ask them, they started referring to my misdeeds as a child. Made me lose lots of confidence.

[@RyanNagy]

@@obinnaobiekwe4910 I feel you, man. I have relatives that like to point out things from 20 years ago. And they do not focus on who I am TODAY and all the cool things that I have done and can do.

[@isaacrobertson4374]

@RyanNagy Did you quote Batman begins 💀💀

[@RyanNagy]

@@isaacrobertson4374 hmmm...not consciously! Is there a similar quote from the movie?

[@farnsworthification]

"he said people never pick up the phone most people never ask" thats the fear hes talking about. the lack of action is this fear lol please your not corrrecting him lol pay attention to his whole speach. Its why people are afraid of public speaking----people afraid of folllowing up on job interviews- ect ect ect the fear causes people not to take action and progress. you have zero clue about human nature lol

[@starwalk3r]

There ARE people who would refuse to help if you asked for it. Those who refuse to help are sometimes the closest friends that you think you have. I've asked a "close friend" before on how to switch careers to a field that I knew his wife was good at. It was like pulling teeth to get any kind of information at all. I figured out later on that he didn't want me to change for the better. He wanted me to stay the same (who he thought I was), and stay at my socioeconomic level (which was much lower than his level). At one point, I told him that I hated being poor, and his response to me was "Being poor isn't that bad." And by the way, he's never been poor a day in his life. He liked the status quo as it was.

[@sun--shine3296]

I’ve had people keep me in the dark for their own status quo as well. I ditch those people without question now

[@Music_Charts_coffee]

People are not always there to help you

[@geejaybee1970]

It sounds like you should have been asking his wife and not him.

[@VidStudio.]

Right

[@YellowPaint100]

Spot on my man! In the last few years I've learned about narcissism. I was sooo surprised to learn that parents, siblings, & spouses can be guilty holding ppl back without the victims initially realizing it. These ppl are the closest to you & sometimes hate to see your progress because of their own limitations! Its really disgusting & repulsive to think the ppl that close to you would sabotage you in subtil & cunning ways, while still smiling in your face. But hey... now I know!

[@maddogoz08]

"if you're afraid of failing then you won't get very far" such a powerful statement, and very, very true. R.I.P Steve Jobs

[@white.berry_cgi]

Quintessential comment.

[@pokemonitishere202]

Rich people can explain about how to go to toilet & still be called meaningful.

[@skywatcher2025]

To anyone watching this for some motivation: You got this, don't worry. Just take a deep breath and one step at a time.

[@willhurst]

This is amazing. Love the nostalgia in the video itself but also in his story. What a small world it once was in the tech world.

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 2 months ago about self development. Now I have 189 subs and almost 82 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@GggGgf-xs1nk]

2 months of progress And shrugging off the start (the hardest)

[@nathananderson8720]

@@GggGgf-xs1nk Thanks so much! I realized that the main reason for doing this is not about the success but the inspiration I've been providing some people with my stories while helping others do the same as I shared the lessons & experiences through making videos to have a sense of meaningful purpose. Therefore, I’m planning to quit nursing to pursue youtube full time as there are lots of issues in our traditional health systems as these don’t align with my values. It’s a huge learning curve but I love helping people through making videos. Also, as part of my video creation progress, I’m switching to a better editing software and a camera so the learning curve is much higher and slows down the completion speed of my next videos so please hang on tight! I do appreciate your support and kind words! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)

[@edsworhfpg12]

Its been a year and you have 11x the subs. Keep it up.

[@nathananderson8720]

@@edsworhfpg12 Thank you! Implementing the lessons I learned throughout the years of lots of trials and errors changed my life trajectory and learning that there’s a yin and yang in everything or proton and electron in an atom because opposites attract, which means a night won’t exist without a day because they’re codependent and that’s just the nature of life. I wouldn’t have appreciated the power of kindness if someone was not cruel to me. I wouldn’t have realized the importance of growth if I didn’t see myself stagnating. I wouldn’t have appreciated the importance of health if I didn’t get sick. I wouldn’t have realized the importance of real love if I haven’t witnessed my parents’ relationship slowly fall apart. I wouldn’t have appreciated the importance of mindful money consumption if I wasn’t broke. I wouldn’t have appreciated the growth of my KZbin channel if I didn’t start at 0.

[@nathananderson8720]

@@edsworhfpg12 Thank you! What I really focus on is the value of the content and what I’m truly passionate about while helping others! I'm glad that I'm foolish enough to believe that I can actually start making money through my passions. I've never thought that I'd be able to gain more than 2k subs faster. I can't imagine how many opportunities could have been wasted if I didn't have courage to go after them. That includes having this channel, being in a management role, having the people who actually care about me for who I am, freelance gigs, being an ambassador in a creative community and now I'm also planning on honing my public speaking skills through joining a toastmaster club and these all happened in 2023. It started with writing them all down on a piece of paper. A paper that serves as a reminder for me to go after what I want even through hard times. I'm not bragging about my accomplishments but simply hoping that this message can also inspire others to believe in themselves.

[@rimjhimswaad]

stumbled upon this video 12 years after its date of upload and at the right time when i needed to hear this

[@parallax1232]

I hope all is well now :)

[@kwamerogers142]

Idk how I discovered this on my feed this morning but man I’m so thankful to have found it

[@kevinmcguinness6526]

This is unbelievably accurate. I have gotten so many opportunities (most of them in fact) but literally asking. If I come across someone that can help me, I literally just ask for their help in a polite way and they have pretty much all said yes. Most people just don't ask.

[@asasdflkjdsalf345]

any advice on how to do this? I'm 13 and trying to get a more prestigious software engineering internship after 3 years of interning and freelancing at small startups, have had a small amount of luck in the internship season with nothing working. I've had someone with a lot of following on LinkedIn make a post about my outreach and even admit that my email was better than most he gets. I sent at least 45 emails. Just tired now and feel like people aren't willing to take chances anymore (compared to old stories)

[@SSSS7-p8f]

@@asasdflkjdsalf345 hey man. Please keep going, i believe in you! Heres some advice: if nobody will give you a job... create one. Just build something. Show the world what you can do.

[@devil_1001]

after 11 years i found this masterpiece 🔥🔥

[@tylerplz]

& 11 months later I found your comment 😄

[@ahmedmontasir3000]

​@@tylerplz1 month layer i found yours

[@g-randhawa8581]

A man who changed the whole dynamics of operating systems of cell phones and computers.

[@anthonyryan6208]

He needs no introduction

[@Taylor___]

Changed computing, tablets, phones, music and the entire way humans interact globally around the world

[@hoangpham3477]

by buying from Xerox lol

[@girngrodriguez5366]

lol@@anthonyryan6208

[@ilarionispas5104]

he copied everything, he is an overrated hoax

[@alexgosling5550]

Really good advice. There are some people who refuse giving help, but it's still worth asking.

[@Random.Walker.]

You don't lose nothing to ask but if You are afraid to ask that is the biggest loss.

[@SaintTok]

"willing to crash and burn" - that's the reality of rejection - you gotta be able to deal with that

[@EsenlerIII]

I saw this video a year ago. It was the day before I got my first job (as a university dropout). I wanted to ask the company HR a very important question but I was holding myself down. But then I remembered this video and what Steve Jobs said about "asking", and that made me act. Now, one year later, I watch this video for the second time and I'm in a moment where I need to act or ask, again.

[@LH74]

What a loss to humanity that he had to leave early. RIP Steve. 🖥️

[@stevechance150]

He was a turd that denied his own daughter.

[@umYOUhaveTOstudy]

There are many like him today and there always were and there always will be , just pick up the phone.

[@aaaaaa-hh8cq]

​@@umYOUhaveTOstudyyes.

[@chumcool]

All he had to do was ask for help and he would have beaten the extremely curable type of cancer that he had... But he didn't, and that's why he left "Early".

[@user-yo9pv1ni6t]

Poor Steve a complete failure, Slave of antichrsit , Did nothing NADA for Yeshua's Holy Kingdom

[@pranavnarayanan2005]

This is something I am fascinated by. Whenever I build up the courage and ask for help, there wasn't even a single time when someone hung up on me; I still wonder why many people have this resistance to not build up that courage. Thanks @SCVHA!

[@thecapone45]

It’s so hurtful in a very human way though when people do ask for help, and people are not willing to help or offer any advice, or just ignore them. I’ve had people ignore me, not get back with me, give me the run around, etc. Others have as well. I just learn from this and tell myself I will do better than them and be a better person than them.

[@adxo]

Huge inspiration, I look up to him so much. May he rest in peace.

[@GlazersOut]

Just call and ask people. Pure genius!

[@oma3015]

I just failed with my start up because of corporate corruption and saw this. He is so so right!

[@jpturner171]

Wow…so simple…and SO TRUE! RIP Steve!🙏🏽

[@gertwallen]

Love it, the idea that you could find a phone number in a paper guide and just call asking for whatever. Those days where trust was existent were golden days, specially when compared to the world today

[@kingofdjembe]

You can still do it. There will always be reasons not to do things because it's more complicated today or more difficult for yourself than for others, or anything. Not doing things because of that is precisely what he's talking about.

[@IStMl]

stop finding excuses

[@shriharihudli]

@@kingofdjembeI agree you should still try, but he was just pointing out that it’s harder now because the world has become more hostile and less open and trusting.

[@RHS-992]

Probably the most valuable 2 minute video I ever watched..

[@august2589]

He did accomplish so much in Pixar and the creation of iPhones. Hill never be forgotten rest in peace.

[@anthonyryan6208]

He was involved with pixar?

[@tusharbansal75]

@@anthonyryan6208 yes

[@wotizit]

​@@anthonyryan6208yes

[@blacklight8932]

​@@anthonyryan6208very much actually

[@Yeedo420]

@@anthonyryan6208he was one of the founders

[@iLuvGaming]

I wish it was like this still, but even though social media has brought us together it also separates us; as a lot of people are dehumanized to others…most people are mean, ignore you, or you’re lost in the crowd

[@shriharihudli]

That’s mostly the fault of overpopulation, although technology is also to blame.

[@benjaminduval6054]

I agree with him regarding failure. My experiences requesting help have been quite the opposite.

[@e.g.4483]

That's the experience for most of us. He lived a sheltered life and didn't want to admit that

[@MuhammedAasil]

​@@e.g.4483 Personally, I think you guys are misinterpreting what he said. I mean, _he never said that you always get help when you ask for it, did he?_ So maybe he was just trying to tell us that we should always request help whenever possible, and that *most people* are willing to help. That's my two cents - spend 'em, or throw 'em away.

[@Better_Call_Raul]

@@e.g.4483 Jobs got it half-right. It is great to ask for help. But don't get discouraged by those who refuse to help. He left that important part out. Regardless of his sheltered life, I'm sure Jobs ran into some people who refused to help. Don't know why he chooses to lie about it here with this pollyanna fairy tale of everybody will help you if you just ask.

[@bazingapuzza]

​@@e.g.4483that's complety crap. You just want to stay in a bubble and blame others. In my case, it was the same as his experience. I have meet very nice people that help me out for many things ( and ofc, I was nice back ) and really changed my life. But it also depends where you live and which people you know. In Europe many people are friendly and altruistic.

[@KundaLini85]

Thanks! Brilliant, profound, and very timely for anyone

[@williamcolon9280]

"Debt of grattitude".... its rare to see a man of great moral character in high places..

[@expatwealthasia8702]

This is gold dust. Thank you 🙏👏

[@Gibren]

It's not the failure that stops me, but embarrassment. Imagine having been training soccer in front of your friends who always hangs out at the field and then still failing to win a match when the big day comes. Imagine having been a waiter for years and still dropped a tray of mugs with coffee filled to the brim. The aftermath is what stops me from moving, failing in itself, sure I can take it, but not the social effect that will soon arise after everything. I'm not afraid of failing, I'm afraid of being seen failing. I know that's a problem I gotta solve, so I'll try to solve it but that's the demon I've been fighting and I know a lot of people out there have given up at some point. Life is all about moving on, I guess.

[@jupiterjohnson7191]

Thank you Santa Clara Valley Historical Association!

[@AdamasOldblade]

There are people who totally think they are immune to failure and no matter how many times they stumble and fall they will always point fingers instead of take action. I really think it's a thinking problem with those people. You cannot reason with them once their ego is inflated to that level.

[@vigov2012]

His success is to create a team of like-minded people. The ability to unite is always rewarded.

[@CodeWithBehram7497]

It's not about the fear of failing but it's about the situation, that everyone has a different situation and responsibility. If you don't have to really feed your family there is no responsibility to go earn and bring home just to survive, so you can go for it and start to build a company and a startup A company needs a clear, stressless, and comfortable environment and a consistent team.

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

Wish i had a teacher like the guy he called.

[@GreatKnowledge-jb7bq]

Powerful words here. Thank you Steve Jobs, thank you the owner of this youtube channel.

[@tristramcoffin926]

The best part of this video is, 'Hello, I'm Steve Jobs. I'm 12 years old and and I'm in high school."

[@uytin99]

like wtf? that's grade 6

[@anthonyryan6208]

​@@uytin99 obviously he skipped 2 grades

[@brittneyking4284]

@@anthonyryan6208yep, it’s mentioned in his biography

[@joyhearrington8503]

Thank you so much for posting this clip. Failure and overcoming it are part of the design process. I think perseverance is the key to success. To hear Jobs say at 12, how he pursued his interests and how wonderful that man responded to Jobs' initiative is inspirational.

[@AdityaRaj-kb1uo]

Plot twist: He was such gem to be ignored by any creative person.

[@leannlearnsbooks]

True. Most people are afraid to ask because they're afraid of being turned down. It does happen.

[@JohnnyCBCS]

Rest in Peace Steve, this interview was only one of the many good things that you did for the whole world

[@wildenthusyang4398]

This vid gave me motivation midnight at 3 am dawg

[@sparkgrid]

11 years old and yet no comments at all!? Lemme fix that! Also Steve was undoubtedly one of the greatest people ever born, and his message here in this video is extremely true! You'll never get something until you ask for it, and if you sincerely ask for something, people would definitely help you :D

[@Gazeld]

False. Counter examples appear everyday.

[@sparkgrid]

@@Gazeld there are exceptions to everything my friend, but it's not false for the most part

[@ILAN.R]

Saying no to things unrelated to your goals, the Steve Jobs quote, is still underrated.

[@xxyanlixx]

Steve Jobs is not "us"... He is the founder of Apple for a reason, albeit his story-telling skills, or his charm. It's hard to reject this guy.

[@backvolt]

THE BEST Advice IVE GOTTEN From the internet

[@kevinmendoza7208]

life is about failing. If you are afraid of failing you won't get very far as he said. Everything you do in life you have to do it the best you can do so that you can achieve the most powerful side of yours

[@djmoodfrequency]

I met this man in 1987 - he and I sat down and talked for 30-45 minutes. He offered me a job. What stopped me? We talked about my future and I said I was enrolled in college and he was disappointed. I now am also!

[@superbn0va]

He seems like a genuine man

[@ai4human]

He have gone for some time now, still educate me. Thanks Steve.

[@hum1st]

this guy never faild ,even at his cancer report

[@VoltitanDev]

Nice summary of the difference between the go-getter and dreamers.

[@Korupshenv1]

This video changes my perspective. Probably one of the most pivotal moments in my life. Thanks Steve!

[@shen4379]

Really?

[@Korupshenv1]

Absolutely! I have been extremely introverted my whole life and just try to figure things out on my own. Asking for help on something is like a shortcut to something you want to accomplish. It’s a shift in perspective for sure.

[@shen4379]

​@@Korupshenv1 Thank you for responding on such short notice! I asked because I'm also extremely introverted as well and I'm usually reluctant to ask for help. What Jobs said resonated with me a lot since I don't really ask questions and I *hate* failure, even though I understand the necessity (and inevitability) of it and that trying to be as perfect as possible is a pointless endeavor. Despite knowing this, it doesn't make it any easier to accept it.

[@afridi501]

Well he lived in different times. My father was was engineer in 70s he would just walk up to companies and ask for job and would get them 90 percent of the time . Now they don't allow u to come and meet.

[@shally202]

Is this humility even present today after 11 years?

[@edwardrook8146]

I wish I could have been alive in those years. The world sounds like it was so much better back then- people just try to put you off and say no nowadays.

[@starwalk3r]

My thought exactly.

[@anthonyryan6208]

Be the change you want in the world

[@starwalk3r]

@@anthonyryan6208 This world is going straight to hell.

[@6lackline445]

Thanks for posting this!

[@johng7423]

This is nonsense I tried to call Steve Jobs last week and he didn’t answer the phone, unbelievable.

[@h.zproking5931]

He is dead

[@jesseperrella]

This is wonderful, thank you for sharing. Steve Jobs speaks so elegantly about this.

[@III-mu4yn]

I disagree. I have asked and reach out to people so many times and they all tried to act like they were helping but really didnt. so dont agree.

[@rickvulcan2126]

But you asked and that's the important thing.... and continue to ask. ✌️

[@elakstein]

This is in my recommendation after 11 years. The point is deep. Most of the egoistic and don't want to ask for help until it's the last thing that they can do.

[@TheRealOnlineBabbler]

The only people who never fail are the ones who never risked anything.

[@thepolymathacademy4891]

The art of receiving & realising people like to help passionate individuals, aka people who listen to them deeply & makes them want to pass on the baton of wisdom, that can serve you well, and in some way you can give back with other things you know.

[@yudisenpai]

00:06 🗣Don't hesitate to ask for help; most people are willing to assist when asked. 00:19 📞Steve Jobs called Bill Hewlett at 12 for spare parts, leading to a job offer; taking initiative can lead to great opportunities. 01:02 💪Taking action separates doers from dreamers; don't be afraid to fail or face challenges when pursuing your goals.

[@yudisenpai]

@@northyland1157 this mindset is what makes you aren't successful yet.

[@lucristianx]

“You can never waste a failure” - Nick Saban, Coach (University of Alabama)

[@gowtham8909]

12 yr old highschooler???

[@ansharora9331]

Yea SJ skipped a lot of standards in secondary school

[@handsomedan79]

I don't take Steve Jobs' advice to mean that you will always get a positive response if you ask. What I take him to mean is that, if you don't ask, you will definitely not get a response. And a "no" means "yes" I can move on. So simple, yet true and harder to execute than it seems. That's why it separates people.

[@Anitajonse]

Despite all the financial struggles i and my family faced, everything is finally falling into place! $47,000 weekly profit and riches I'll always praise the Lord

[@reed229]

Same here, with my current portfolio made from my investments with my personal financial advisor I totally agree with you

[@harlenajones5721]

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[@Evansdavis568]

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[@Jamesphilip-jz8wh]

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[@marthamalcom604]

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[@365siddharth]

Thanks for the video..needed it

[@e.g.4483]

LOL There are plenty of selfish, insecure, immature, and nasty people who will DEFINITELY refuse to help you if you ask. Or worse, abusers who take advantage of someone in need who asks for help. Jobs was very privileged in many ways, and he lived in a such a privileged bubble he never saw how lucky he was and how much of his situation was merely due to fortunate circumstances and luck. He genuinely thought that everything he got he earned and deserved, even if it was at someone else's expense (like the time he stabbed Wozniak in the back to make a small sum of money just because he could). Jobs was an entitled narcissist.

[@Better_Call_Raul]

True. Jobs is half-right. It is great to ask. But also be prepared for those that refuse to help. And don't be discouraged by that. That should have been his message. Don't know why Jobs chooses to blatantly lie here with this pollyanna bullshit of everybody out there is going to help you.

[@11ICE]

I needed to see this.

[@HiltTilt]

12 year old in HS? 😅

[@Sirius_Blazing_Star]

Never Shun the Days of Small Beginnings; Love This ❤

[@fredferrell]

You rarely get anything which you don't ask for... so true.

[@pranavghag4709]

Thanks for a reminder 😊

[@Brick10339]

Failtures and mistakes are the joy of life that's how you get more stronger and better

[@wayne3757]

Steve is my biggest inspiration, thanks to all 🍎

[@brianglass8310]

12 years old in high school, sounds like a real story for sure

[@Lovelle1]

While also working in a factory during his summer vacation. Truly an inspiration.

[@mirantsoapriscaandremiaramanga]

This Jobs vid gave me Woz in the Hood feels ❤ thanks for sharing

[@cyberla]

Great words of advice! How does this video not have any other comments lol

[@YouTube-Handlebars]

My only issue is his comment that he's never found people who said "no" or hung up the phone when he called. Rejection is a form of failure, and something we can all learn from and grow beyond. I'm not sure if I'm a fan of Steve Jobs, but I do like most of his comments on this topic.

[@vladislavkaras491]

Greatly said! Thanks for sharing this part if interview!

[@ManavModi-]

Hope He is Doing well In These Days 🙏

[@shipra1970]

He is far from us now

[@inspire_optiminds]

Success comes from constant trial and failure

[@alexander1989x]

The more honest, affectionate and down-to-earth Steve Jobs.

[@garyfrancis6193]

True. You learn more from failures than successes.

[@Eswar.]

this is gold

[@samuelfanelli6003]

That is such a fire story

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

Thank you Chris Haroun.

[@robinhodson9890]

When I was very young, younger than 12, I went round to GEC and asked if they had any spare discrete components they could sell me: They gave me a load for free. Strange stuff, including old-style cubic resistors, but I didn't need miniaturisation then, so it didn't matter that the components were old and fairly bulky. That place closed down soon afterward, so they were probably grateful someone could use stock which was probably obsolete to them. ... Looking back, it's a puzzle what I was doing in another town, at such a young age. The guy I spoke to was quite old for a working engineer too, and although that town is experiencing a tech revival now, it wasn't back then. ... Somehow, I had a better engineering career when I was a child, than I do now.

[@cledo44]

Great advice!

[@garrisondinsmore5808]

I will try and do this thank you Steve

[@eleken.agency]

that reminded me of something crucial - no one starts out knowing everything. It's all about the hustle to figure things out. Like Jobs digging through a phone book to call Bill Hewlett, we've got to be bold, ask questions, and just dive in. That's what real entrepreneurship is about. It's not about having all the answers, but being eager to find them

[@intothebreak571]

Where’s the full interview? Thank you for your work

[@max-weber]

Very true. I see this play out where I work.

[@mukesh_bauri]

This is gem.

[@bvanbanan]

“If you afraid of failing, you won’t gent any far” - simple truth

[@TrollHunterxXx]

That’s an incredible story. Thanks

[@GothBatty]

My idol. I’m a QA engineer because of him. 👩🏼‍💻

[@snakiez2530]

I got hired in a company that study people for qa engineer (2.5 months course) and I watched some free youtube theory courses. Are you working in U.S? I'd love to hear any advice what should I do, im not that deep into IT still

[@efedegirmenci]

Uncommon... What a great recommendation. RIP Mr Jobs