We celebrate invention and innovation but our notions of it tend to lack appreciation for all the hard work and collaboration that is required to create something of value.
Steve Jobs did not get up one morning in the 1970s and invent the first Apple Computer over the weekend, nor did he do it alone.
As a young boy Mr. Jobs had a fortunate encounter with an elderly neighbor who gave him a valuable lesson on the distance between inspiration and a finished product and the collaboration and teamwork required. Take two minutes for his charming story that may have helped set up the founder of Apple for success by learning how “Beautiful Polished Rocks” are made.
