Exploring what tech icon Steve Jobs read

The late tech icon, Steve Jobs, popular for founding Apple, is a name many across the globe are familar with. While Jobs was alive, he was crucial in the success Apple achieved and many spoke highly about his work ethic that led to the company's success. Over the years, a lot has been written about Jobs.

As a matter of fact, there have also been movies made on the tech icon. However, it may come as a surprise to many, that Jobs was indeed an avid reader. In his autobiography written by Walter Isaacson, Jobs spoke about his reading habits. He also mentioned that he loved reading books outside the technology sphere.

Steve Jobs said:

"“I started to listen to music a whole lot, and I started to read more outside of just science and technology — Shakespeare, Plato. I loved King Lear""

- Steve Jobs

Apart from this, another book that remained close to Steve Jobs was "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Shunryū Suzuki. This book profoundly impaced Jobs, and he even considered making a life-changing decision due to it. However, the Apple icon was advised against it. Revealing the story, Jobs told Isaacson:

""Zen has been a deep influence in my life ever since. At one point I was thinking about going to Japan and trying to get into the Eihei-ji monastery, but my spiritual adviser urged me to stay here (in California).""

- Steve Jobs

Apart from these books, there is another book that played an important role in Steve Jobs' life. Those who have known about Jobs, surely know about his Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. In an interview in 2011, Wozniak revealed that the book titled "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand inspired Jobs a lot. Wozniak said:

""Steve was very fast thinking and wanted to do things, I wanted to build things. I think 'Atlas Shrugged' was one of his guides in life."

- Steve Jobs

Along with the books mentioned in this article, there are many more books that Steve Jobs read and took inspiration from. It would be safe to assume that these books Jobs read played a role in the success he and Apple achieved. So, if you were waiting for inspiration to read a book, the life and success of Steve Jobs might be the perfect starter for you.