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Lessons from Steve Jobs: Innovation, Determination, and Thinking

10 January 2025

I’ve always admired Steve Jobs. Not just because he built Apple, but because of his mindset—the way he approached challenges, pushed boundaries, and refused to accept "impossible" as an answer.

One of my favorite things about Jobs was his belief in the power of unconventional thinking. He famously credited psychedelics with expanding his creativity, and while that might not be for everyone, his relentless pursuit of innovation is something I deeply relate to.

When people told me that PlantSnap wouldn’t work, that AI couldn't identify plants accurately, I kept going. When people doubted EarthSnap’s vision, I pushed harder. Every great innovation starts with someone refusing to accept limits.

So if you’re working on something big—something people say can’t be done—keep going. Innovation happens at the edge of possibility and determination. Let’s change the world, one bold idea at a time. 

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