I was listening to Colin Cowherd on ESPN radio as I was driving up to school today and he had a short commentary on Al Davis. For some reason, it really hit home with me and with some of my ideas and line of thinking. For those of you who know me, I am a NUT for organizational development books or ideas. I just can't get enough of them and continue to try and stretch myself to read, grow, and be a better leader. Check this out....
What is the difference between Al Davis and Steve Jobs? Both are iconic in their personalities and well-known and loved by many. Both men this week have passed away and left a legacy behind them. Though they both have a rebellious spirit like most true entrepreneurs have, they are different in the end.
Al Davis went from being not very relevant or cared for one day to another day being made an icon for his affect on the NFL. Forgotten, then immortalized in 24 hours. Steve Jobs had a continue affect and is being called the Einstein of our day. What is the difference? Both pushed past the boundaries of their perspective field into the future. The difference is...
Al Davis saw the future of the NFL, worked to get there, but STOPPED. Steve Jobs continually pushed and moved forward with each product and idea. He saw the future, got there, and then continued to dream. For those of you who still dream out there.... what will you do when you get to your preferred future? Will you stop or keep moving forward?
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