Steve Jobs and ME.

1. What are the factors that contributed to the success and failure of Steve Jobs as a technopreneur?
With Steve Jobs being the owner of the Apple Company we can automatically conclude that he really is a successful technopreneur. But even a Steve jobs fall and fail.
He had his glorious time, the time when he flourished so much, so much that not even he could imagine.
What did he do to succeed? According to Ian “Everyone’s looking for a magic bullet to propel them to success. But success is no easy road. It’s not even a straight line. Success is a tricky matter. Hard to pin down. Not that easy to define.” This implies that success is not just a word. It is not that easy to succeed, in fact it is NEVER easy to succeed. In his momentous success he said this lines “Your time is limited. Don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drowned your own inner voice. And, most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.”
A man named Ian in the world of internet deciphered and gave his interpretation to this line said by Jobs and came up with this;
5 Keys To Success

You’re Running Out of Time – Use It Wisely

Don’t wait for tomorrow because tomorrow may never come.
Start right now, in this instance, to work on your success.
Dreaming of it. Crafting it. Creating it.
Don’t wait for the kids to go off to college, the stars to align, or until everything is just right.
Don’t Live Someone Else’s Life
You’ve got dreams of your own. They may have been beaten into silence, but you know they’re still there. Waiting patiently for you to remember them. To nurture them. And have the courage to share them with the world.
Break Free From Dogma
Have the courage to be yourself.
What are your dreams?
What do you want?
What make YOU happy?
Dive deep into the mystery and miracle of who you are. There’s never going to be another person like you on the face of this planet. EVER.
Think about that for a second. Embrace it. And get on out there and discover who you are.
Ignore Other People’s Opinions
Abraham Maslow said that the happiest people are the ones that are, “Oblivious of the good opinions of others.”
Now I don’t think Mr. Jobs is saying to steer clear of wise council. It’s good to have other people perspective on things. And I’m sure that apple has a lot of geniuses, clairvoyants and witch doctors to help Mr. Jobs divine the future.
But there’s a lot of people out there who will tell you that it can’t be done. Or you’re not the right person for the job. Or some other form of baloney.
Thank them for their concern and keep pressing on with your dreams.
Listen and ask for the opinions of people who have more experience than you. But keep far away from dream stealer’s.
Follow Your Heart
So often we choose to ignore the “still small voice within.” We get that gut feeling. We know something is up.
We hear our dreams calling out to us but for whatever reason we suppress them, ignore them, and shove them down deep inside.
Maybe we’re trying to keep up with Jones’. Maybe we buy into the “get a good job, keep your head down, and work hard” story they sell us in school.
Whatever the reason the truth is when we stuff those dreams away and lock them deep within our hearts we suffer.
Silently we ache. An agony most of us take quietly to our graves.
The only cure is to dream again. To follow our hearts. To go where life is calling you. To run through fields of wide open possibility.
A quote I love and have adapted slightly from Frederick Buechner is, “Success is found through marrying the worlds deep hunger with your hearts deep gladness.”
It’s no wonder that Steve Jobs has been successful.
-Ian

Ian indeed coined everything on that statement given by Jobs but I myself have formulated my own hypothesis on how Steve Jobs succeed. First in line was his obsession, he was an obsessed man who wants his computer sold on every part of the world, for his computer to be known, for him to rule and not be ruled, for him to reach the skies and for him to conquer the world. Because of these obsessions he became an optimistic man. Why I said optimistic aside from the fact that he is obsessed? Because on that movie Pirates of Silicon Valley his bank loans were rejected several times, isn’t that degrading? But still this man named Steve Jobs did not quit. Never did he say “I quit!” or “this is a total junk” or “Man! I’m such an idiot to think that I would make it!” he is well determined to push the project, win the fight and be on top. Another is that he thinks “Artist” with the belief that “Good artist copy but Great artist Steal” which I came up with a thought that “Stealing is an ART”. And the most important thing that brought him to his success was his friend Steve Wozniak, they were partners, they made Apple together.
But unfortunately a Steve Jobs could also fall and fail. He ended up as the co-owner of the Apple which is used to be HIS company with Bill Gates as the principal owner. Jobs started Apple it is sad to think that Bill used him to find his way through the top and to finally make Microsoft a working and best computer ever. I think Jobs is not really that wise because he is easy to manipulate or maybe it is just Bill that is very good in convincing people. He failed because he trusted Bill, Bill was never concerned with apple he just wants to get an access with the Apple computers enhance them and then market them with the name Microsoft. He had all of the best programmers in his company but because of his trait which is VERY perfectionist his employees does not like him. He does not have any concern on his people, he wanted them dead BUT still with the finished product. To sum all of it he failed because he is not wise enough, he gives his trust that easy, and he is a bloody perfectionist with an inconsiderate heart.

REF: http://ianpaulmarshall.com/keys-to-success/
AUTHOR: IAN

2. How do you see yourself as a technopreneur?
What is a technopreneur? Technopreneur is the person inclined in Technopreneurship. Then this Technopreneurship is, by a large part, still entrepreneurship. The thing that classifies them differently is that in Technopreneurship it is more concerned with the way a product/service is delivered through the aid of technology. Rajesh shakya defines technopreneur this way “A technoprenuer is an entrepreneur who is technology savvy, creative, innovative, dynamic, dares to be different and take the unexplored path, and very passionate about their work. They take challenges and strive to lead their life with greater success. They don't fear to fail. They take failure as a learning experience, a stimulator to look things differently and stride for next challenge. Technoprenuers continuously go through an organic process of continual improvement and always try to redefine the dynamic digital economy.

Technology and entrepreneurial skills are driving many economies to prosperity. The most famous of them all is, Bill Gates, who makes Microsoft a household name all over the world. Steve Jobs - well known for his innovations. iPod - most carried gadget by young population. Look at the success of Google - brain child of Sergey Brin and Larry Page. Who don't know Google?

Technopreneurship is not a product but a process of synthesis in engineering the future of a person, an organization, a nation and the world. In a digital, knowledge based society, strategic directions or decision-making processes will be demanding and complex. This requires tertiary level and professional development programs and training to produce strategic thinkers who will have the skills to succeed in a dynamically changing global environment. Traditional educational programs, however, lack the methodology to transform today's students into creative, innovative, visionary global leaders who understand the importance of technopreneurship.”
Since technopreneur is still entrepreneur let us look why is there a need of entrepreneurship in our life?
“entrepreneur education is like apair of glasses. I’ve said this before: after working for more than a year for a very dynamic company that’s in a, likewise, very dynamic industry, I’ve come to realize that I’m learning so much more now that I’m in the field and that the stuff that I’m learning here, critical stuff, are things that my Master of Management program barely touched on back then.
But does that make the MoM useless? Heck no! Inadequate? Far from it. The stuff that I learned then, I liken to a pair of corrective glasses that an optometrist would recommend to a patient with less than 20/20 vision. It won’t make the patient an instant genius, but it will certainly help him study/work more effectively. For me, the MoM program I received allows me to see the entire organization I work for in a clearer way: I can see how Marketing, Finance, HR, and Operations work hand-in-hand to fulfill the business’ obligations.
I think this also should be the objective of any entrepreneurial course or program. It should be to teach students how to see a business in a more wholistic way. To require them to create business plans and usher them into business-making right after college? That *might* be doable given the right conditions but at the end of the day, the best person to decide is the student.
For now, I think that giving them an entrepreneurial lense is a noble enough objective and will improve their chances of taking the plunge and suceeding once the right entrepreneurial conditions are met.” Said by a man who wrote his article on his blog. Well he is definitely right.
So now that it has been well defined, we now know the meaning of technopreneurs, the Technopreneurship and the entrepreneuship and how they differ from one another. So now there is this question arose on how do I see myself as a technopreneur? Honestly I am a person with a lot of dream, DREAMS, and I see my dreams come true as I become a millionaire or a billionaire by being a technopreneur. According to some knowledge I gathered as I was surfing the net is the fact that being a technopreneur is not just by saying you want to be one, what I mean is that it is not easy to be a technopreneur, you need to have the exact knowledge or even just enough knowledge on how to link technology to entrepreneurship. Even I could not say that “I’d be a technopreneur someday” it is not an easy path to take, proper guidance or shall I say you need to seek within your heart if this is really what you want to be – a technopreneur. Since I am taking up this subject now, Technopreneurship, I somehow have built a better understanding that if I really am meant to be a technopreneur then I will be filthy rich or if I should stick on my so called “employment” then I will never have the chance to fulfill my dreams. Two or three years from now I can see myself struggling to build my own business, I am imagining what I want to have cars, houses, moneys, everything in this world that that can be seen by this naked eye of mine but the best thing is that after a year or two of struggling and dreaming I see myself becoming a very,very,very successful woman, a technopreneur. As of now I don’t know how will I make it but I think I felt the need to be one of those people called technopreneur not only to help myself but also to help those people who has their mind set on the employment thing. According to a site in the internet there is a way to be a successful technopreneur and what are those things that should be considered and those things that needs to be remembered. There are also thing that should be avoided to avoid failure and the factors that contributes to a business downfall. I think I must follow the footsteps of Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, I mean they are inspiration.

References:
http://technopreneurship.wordpress.com/
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/369728/what_is_technopreneurship.html


3. Would you take the same career path that Steve Jobs took? Why or why not?
Steve Jobs is a very successful man, who on earth would say no when thrown a question like if I would take the same path? Aside from these things he has a net salary of 5.5 billion dollars according to forbes, who would possibly say no? Don’t you want to be like Steve Jobs who earns that big?

The main idea here is that I want to be like Steve Jobs. To be a successful technopreneur. And there are some ways or keys or secrets to success.

“1. How You Think is Everything.
Always be positive. Think Success, not Failure. Beware of a negative environment.
This trait has to be one of the most important in the entire list. Your belief that you can accomplish your goals has to be unwavering. The moment you say to yourself “I can’t…”, then you won’t. I was always given the advice “never say I can’t” and I’d like to strike those words from the dictionary.
I’ve found that from time-to-time my attitude waivers. A mentor of mine once said “it’s ok to visit pity city, but you can’t stay and there comes a time when you need to leave”. Positive things happen to positive people.
2. Decide upon Your True Dreams and Goals: Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.
Write down my dreams and goals? Develop a plan to reach them? You mean like a project plan? Yes, that’s exactly what this means. You may have heard the old adage: A New Years resolution that isn’t written down is just a dream, and dreams are not goals.
Goals are those concrete, measurable stepping stones of achievement that track your progress towards your dreams. My goal is to start a second career as a freelance writer – what are your goals?
3. Take Action. Goals are nothing without action.
Be like Nike and “Just do it”. I took action by reaching out and started writing. Every day I try to take some action towards my goals. It may be small, but it’s still an action. Have you taken action towards your goals?
4. Never Stop Learning: Go back to school or read books. Get training & acquire skills.
Becoming a life long learner would benefit us all and is something we should instill in our kids. It’s funny that once you’re out of school you realize how enjoyable learning can be. What have you learned today?
5. Be Persistent and Work Hard: Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.
I think every story of success I read entails long hard hours of work. There is no getting around this and there is no free lunch. But, if you’re working towards something that you’re passionate about, something you love – then is it really work?
6. Learn to Analyze Details: Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.
I think you have to strike a balance between getting all the facts and making a decision with incomplete data – both are traits of successful people. Spend time gathering details, but don’t catch ‘analysis paralysis’.
7. Focus Your Time And Money: Don’t let other people or things distract you.
Remain laser focused on your goals and surround yourself with positive people that believe in you. Don’t be distracted by the naysayer’s or tasks that are not helping you achieve your goals.
8. Don’t Be Afraid To Innovate: Be different. Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.
Follow through on that break-out idea you have. Ask yourself “What would I do if I wasn’t afraid?”
9. Deal And Communicate With People Effectively: No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others.
Successful people develop and nurture a network and they only do that by treating people openly, fairly and many times firmly. There is nothing wrong about being firm – just don’t cross the a-hole line. How do you deal with people?
10. Be Honest And Dependable: Take responsibility, otherwise numbers 1 – 9 won’t matter.”

In business related “Key to Success” another article from Darrell Zahorsky;
“The 7 Habits of Business Success
Habit 1. Cultivate Inner Networks: Entrepreneurs practicing the art of business success know the power of networks. They take the time to identify and build relationships with key peers, mentors, and advisors. This inner network provides support, direction, and an increased number of people to assist. Having an inner network of five people who have a network of five more, grows the network exponentially.
Habit 2. Customer Centric: Business success requires an unwavering commitment to the customer. This commitment encompasses a mindset of understanding the customers' world. Understanding the customers wants and needs provides the business with a greater opportunity to earn a loyal customer base. Focus away from business and profits, and toward what you can do to improve the life of your customers.
Habit 3. Humble Honesty: Business success requires the ability to know your strengths and weaknesses. Being open and honest about yourself and your business creates growth as an individual and as a company. Don't spend time developing weaknesses. Find help for weak areas, enabling you to focus on strengths. In the book, "Now, Discover Your Strengths", Gallup Organization reveals that building our strengths instead of fixing our weakness is the path to mastery and success. Take the time to know yourself and business.
Habit 4. Adaptability: Business success requires the ability to adapt to changing situations. Nothing ever goes as planned. The world of business is full of surprises and unforeseen events. Using the habit of adaptability allows business owners to respond to circumstances with the ability to change course and act without complete information. Being flexible allows us to respond to changes without being paralyzed with fear and uncertainty.
Habit 5. Opportunity Focused: Problems are a regular part of business life. Staff issues, customer misunderstandings, cash crunches- the list is endless. To achieve business success, look at both sides of the coin. Every problem has an opportunity. Being opportunity focused makes the game of business fun and energizing.
Habit 6. Finding A Better Way: Productivity is the cornerstone of business success. Formulate the habit of finding a better way to make your business more productive. This will create more time to focus on the critical issues that drive sales and profit. Productivity can be enhanced by technology, automation, outsourcing, and improving business processes.
Habit 7. Balanced Lifestyle Management: A business can consume an owner's time and energy. It's easy to allow the business to take control of your life. Business success requires the habit of balancing all aspects of your life. Separating time for daily business tasks, profit driven tasks, and free time is a habit that will make your business and life more enjoyable. Take the time to plan each week.
Learning and instilling new habits in your daily business life can have a dramatic effect on your level of success. Review each of the 7 habits. Choose one habit to focus on for a month or until you achieve mastery. Gradually incorporate each of the 7 habits of business success into your life and attain your business dreams.”
It is encouraging and nice to know that I can be like Steve Jobs too, it’s just a matter of motivation and discipline.
References;
http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/10-secrets-to-success/
http://sbinformation.about.com/cs/development/a/032303.htm