PREP 1 - Windows & Mirros

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WINDOWS & MIRRORS Written by: Adam Barragato

Steve Jobs will always be celebrated

for his uncanny ability to innovate. However, in 2005 when asked to give a commencement speech at Stanford university, he didn’t talk about “what innovation is,” “how to be innovative,” or even offer a 7 step program that enables you to be “the next innovative genuis.” Instead, he told three stories about failures in his life (including how he dropped out of college and got fired from a company he created). Not a great credibility builder, right? Not necessarily. His speech is considered a masterpiece. WHY?! Keep reading to find out! Plus you kind of have to, in order to get credit for the prep. But, hopefully you’re intrigued by now, right?


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