There is a little-known story between the famous billionaire Steve Jobs and a humble street vendor.
The old man also attended the memorial service for Steve Jobs. Seeing the old man, many people whispered, isn't he a street vendor? What is he doing here? You know, most of the people who came to attend Steve Jobs' memorial service were business tycoons and celebrities
The old man told the guests such a story with a solemn face. He said: I have been friends with Steve Jobs for more than 30 years.
35 years ago, I founded Apple with Steve Jobs and 3 others. After the company was put into operation, it encountered many difficulties. I could not see the future of the company's development for a time, so I asked to quit Apple
Steve Jobs persuaded me not to quit, saying that the difficulties were only temporary, and I should look further ahead and there would be great development in the future.
However, facing the difficulties of Apple at that time, I was discouraged. Finally, I sold my 10% stake in Apple for $800 and left Apple completely.
In the following decades, I did many things, including opening stores, factories, and working as a sailor, but nothing was accomplished. In the end, I had to make a living by selling things on the street.
Today, the shares I sold for $800 are worth $35 billion.
After hearing the story of the grateful old man, people from all walks of life couldn't help but sigh. Unexpectedly, this inconspicuous old man selling things on the street was the one who started a business with Jobs.
If he hadn't sold that 10% stake, he would be a super billionaire now!
In reporting this incident, the New York Times wrote this paragraph, which makes people think about it:
We often hear people lamenting the unfairness of fate and that God treats me unfairly. In fact, each of us faces various choices in our lives. The more difficulties and setbacks we face, the more we can test a person.
The wisdom of Jobs lies in that when his life and career hit the bottom, he still saw the faint light ahead and kept going.
The story is worth pondering and learning from: You must have a long-term vision and stick to one thing!
Just like hoarding coins, if you can hold on, we all have a bright future. If you can't hold on, even if you experience many bull markets, you will still be the leeks chasing the rise and fall!
