Jobs: The Exclusive Biography
by Walter Isaacson
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Mar 2026 on On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
The general take
Robin Sharma holds Jobs: The Exclusive Biography in high regard, grouping it alongside other transformative books like The Prophet and Meditations by Marcus Aurelius that have shaped thinking across generations. He sees it as the kind of work that operates on a deeper level than typical biography, worthy of being mentioned among books that offer lasting wisdom and inspiration.
About
" Steve Jobs Biography: The life of a visionary " is collected and compiled from reputable, quality, and reliable sources and stories. The book revolves around the life biography of Steve Jobs, the man who thought different. And thinking differently helped him change the electronics industry. Opening the book, we learn about his childhood and the formation of his passion for electronics, in Silicon Valley. And the mysteries about his biological parents. Fate brought him to his first computers, career advancements and failures. Starting his business again, difficulties and luck brought him success. Then came the origin of the tablets and phones we use today. Focusing more on the life aspect, we will explore the important relationships in his life. The book ends with his fierce battle with cancer. He is gone forever, but he has given the world a new vision, a great development.
Who said what
Robin Sharma👍 Recommends
…discussing minimalist approach to reading and focusing on a few great books
“Maybe it's Jobs' Isaacson's Autobiography on Jobs, like you mentioned. Maybe it's The Prophet by Khalil Gibran. Maybe it's The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Maybe it's Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, one of my favorite books of all time.”
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