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Steve Jobs has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the most disagreeable figures in business history. His propensity for dissent extended even to the most trivial aspects of life; conversations with him could devolve into arguments about the shape of a glass. This unwavering stance against complacency formed the foundation of his genius. Jobs was not one to accept the status quo without question, mirroring the first principles thinking championed by contemporary innovator Elon Musk. Despite the popular narratives surrounding him—some portraying him as either a saintly figure or a volatile taskmaster—the truth about Jobs lies somewhere in the middle.