“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking back.”

In this episode of The 5 to 9 Job, we break down one of the most powerful stories from Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford commencement speech—the calligraphy class that changed everything. From dropping out of college to shaping the future of personal computing, Jobs shows us that trusting our curiosity and following the unknown can lead to life-changing outcomes.

If you’ve ever felt lost, uncertain about the future, or overwhelmed by choices—you’ll want to hear this.

What You’ll Learn

• How Steve Jobs’ detour at Reed College shaped Apple’s design legacy.

• Why following your curiosity—even when it doesn’t “make sense”—matters.

• The importance of trusting your gut when the path ahead feels uncertain.

• How today’s small decisions may shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Resources & Acknowledgments

• Steve Jobs, Stanford Commencement Speech (2005)

• Credit: Steve Jobs & Stanford University

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