Reminder of Gratitude: A Reflective Email from Steve Jobs

In 2010, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs sent a thought-provoking email to himself. Later shared by journalist Jon Erlichman, the email offers a glimpse into Jobs' humbler side. It reflects on the countless contributions that shape our lives, reminding us that our achievements are often built upon the work of countless others.

Steve Jobs

His email is as follows:

"From: Steve Jobs, sjobs@apple.com
To: Steve Jobs, sjobs@apple.com
Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11:08PM

I grow little of the food I eat, and of the little I do grow.
I did not breed or perfect the seeds.

I do not make any of my own clothing.

I speak a language did not invent or refine.

I did not discover the mathematics I use.

I am protected by freedoms and laws I did not conceive
of or legislate, and do not enforce or adjudicate.

I am moved by music I did not create myself.

When I needed medical attention, I was helpless
to help myself survive.

I did not invent the transistor, the microprocessor,
object oriented programming, or most of the technology
I work with.

I love and admire my species, living and dead, and am
totally dependent on them for my life and well being.

Sent from my iPad"

Steve Jobs' email reminds us that no matter what we accomplish in life, there is always something to be grateful for.

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