“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”

This speech remains iconic because of Jobs’ ability to blend personal anecdotes, profound insights, and a call to innovation, inspiring not only technologists but people from all walks of life.