At least he has been afforded the gift of being at Apple when it ultimately prevailed. Steve’s legacy.
Recently, in an interview, he said he strongly identified with Flik in “A Bug’s Life” by Pixar. Although I have not seen the film, I understand the grasshoppers that Flik battled, were a lot like Microsoft.
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Jobs has always had a terrific sense of style and timing, whether it's product design or how to run a company. Now he has to ride off into the sunset leaving a huge inheritance for his managers and customers, with but a small hole, since no one will fill his shoes.
To prepare to make the ultimate exit, at the absolute top of one's game, quietly and reservedly as befits his spiritual path, is just superb in all regards.