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.