Every great story has a moment of heartbreak — and for Steve Jobs, that moment came when he was fired from the very company he created.
In 1976, a young, passionate Steve Jobs and his friend Steve Wozniak started Apple in a small garage. They didn’t have money, fancy offices, or investors lining up — just a vision to build computers that people could use in their homes. Within a few years, Apple exploded into success, changing the face of technology.
But success came with conflict. As Apple grew, Steve’s bold personality clashed with the company’s board. The man who had poured his heart and soul into building Apple was suddenly pushed out. Overnight, Steve Jobs went from being a visionary CEO to a man without a job, a painful rejection that could have broken him.
Yet, instead of giving up, Steve chose to begin again.
He started a new company called NeXT, and later bought a small animation studio that would one day become Pixar. That decision would change his life — and the entire entertainment world. Pixar went on to create Toy Story and a legacy of animated films that have inspired millions.
Years later, Apple — the same company that once fired him — was struggling. And when they called Steve back, he didn’t return with bitterness. He came back with vision. He rebuilt Apple from near bankruptcy into one of the most valuable and beloved brands in the world.
His journey wasn’t just about technology — it was about redemption. It was about how rejection doesn’t have to be the end of your story; it can be the beginning of your rebirth.
💬 Lesson from Apple’s Story
Sometimes life pushes you out of what’s comfortable so you can rediscover what you were truly made for.
Rejection doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it often means you’re being redirected.
Keep building, keep believing, even when doors close. The same place that once said “no” might one day need the version of you that never gave up.
Your comeback can be greater than your setback.
In 1976, a young, passionate Steve Jobs and his friend Steve Wozniak started Apple in a small garage. They didn’t have money, fancy offices, or investors lining up — just a vision to build computers that people could use in their homes. Within a few years, Apple exploded into success, changing the face of technology.
But success came with conflict. As Apple grew, Steve’s bold personality clashed with the company’s board. The man who had poured his heart and soul into building Apple was suddenly pushed out. Overnight, Steve Jobs went from being a visionary CEO to a man without a job, a painful rejection that could have broken him.
Yet, instead of giving up, Steve chose to begin again.
He started a new company called NeXT, and later bought a small animation studio that would one day become Pixar. That decision would change his life — and the entire entertainment world. Pixar went on to create Toy Story and a legacy of animated films that have inspired millions.
Years later, Apple — the same company that once fired him — was struggling. And when they called Steve back, he didn’t return with bitterness. He came back with vision. He rebuilt Apple from near bankruptcy into one of the most valuable and beloved brands in the world.
His journey wasn’t just about technology — it was about redemption. It was about how rejection doesn’t have to be the end of your story; it can be the beginning of your rebirth.
💬 Lesson from Apple’s Story
Sometimes life pushes you out of what’s comfortable so you can rediscover what you were truly made for.
Rejection doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it often means you’re being redirected.
Keep building, keep believing, even when doors close. The same place that once said “no” might one day need the version of you that never gave up.
Your comeback can be greater than your setback.