But he had a profound influence on the individual I have become. Growing up, I never quite fit in. While everyone else wanted to be the same, I wanted to be different. I never fit in, because I never wanted to fit in. But I had no guiding force to push me forward. No mentor to shape me into who I wanted to become.

Then I heard it.

The ones who see things differently.

That simple message became the motivation of my life from that day forward. I devoured that message. I listened to it again and again, and was transfixed.

And they have no respect for the status quo.

Whenever I find myself answering “no” to that all-important question, I come back to this message. And listen.

Because the ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

This message taught me to never give up, to never accept anything less than amazing, and to relentlessly pursue your absolute best.

The greatest gift Steve left this world is not any of his inventions or gadgets. The greatest gift he left us is his inspiration.

Here’s to the crazy ones.

Facebook Or Google+?

It’s a decision you have to make, based on your own real-world social network. I recommend using only one. Pick whichever has most of your real-life friends on it, and drop the other one. Campaign with your other friends to get them to switch. You’ll go less crazy; trust me.

Always Use Twitter

Twitter is not like Facebook or Google+. Imagine everyone in the world is all gathered in one giant convention center, and they’re all talking at the same time. You have this clever device at your disposal where you can choose who to listen to. That’s Twitter.

Everyone should use Twitter, for finding out real-time information like traffic accidents, late train schedules, fires, etc. Twitter is the closest thing we have to a hive-mind today. Use it, at least to stalk your local news sources for information.

Keep It Separate

Use Twitter to connect to people you “know” via the Internet (like @wilw, @donttrythis). Use Facebook or Google+ for people you know in real life (like your family, friends, co-workers).