Steve Jobs: Success And All American Dream

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In this article Brandon Griggs digs deep into the past of the millionaire Steve Jobs to explain that to have a successful present you don't have to have a flawless past. Steve Jobs is the perfect example of success and the all american dream he started with very little and with hard work and dedication he made his way to the top but what most of you don't know is that Steve Jobs dropped out of college after only one semester due to the outrageous prices of schooling. Not only did he drop out he gives his “imperfect” past, credit for shaping his visions and giving him the mind set that he would be successful no matter what current situation he was in.”You have to trust in something-- your gut, destiny,life,karma” Steve jobs said and if you’re

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