Saying Goodbye to an Icon...literally

As I'm sure many of you already know, Steve Jobs lost his battle with cancer today. And as many grieve the passing of a genius visionary...that's not where my heart feels the loss.

Yes, he did amazing things in the realm of technology but I read today that he is survived by his wife of 20 years, Laurene, and four children. Steve was only 56.

I can't imagine what they're feeling right now...to lose a husband or a father after such a short amount of time on the planet...

I'm amazed at how he balanced it all. 20 years of marriage is quite a feat. Especially in the world we live in today and ESPECIALLY after running Apple for so many years. How he was able to maintain his leadership in one of the biggest companies in the world AND nurture a wife, kids, and a household baffles me slightly. It puts it all into perspective I assume.

At the end of the day, to his family and friends, it doesn't matter how many Ipads were sold yesterday or when the Iphone 5 is coming out...they had to say goodbye to a person, not an icon. A family member. Their beloved. Although he left an amazing career legacy behind him, what he did as a human is what I marvel at. I wish his family all the comfort in the world right now. And simply want to say Rest in Love, Steve Jobs. Thank you for leaving an incredible mark on our world.

Note to self: Lenore, it's great to have dreams and chase after them with all the energy you have...but when it's all said and done...what will your legacy reflect. That you left your all on the TV screen? Or you saved some of your smiles and best moments for your husband and kids? That you made this world a better place because you were here? Man, I really hope so.

Balance.

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do,"

"If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on."
-Steve Jobs