Connecting the dots

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This is an inspiring video clip that I watch today. It's the commencement speech address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005.
To watch click on the title "Connecting the dots".

Comments

Nazy said…
Daisy Jan. I watched your suggested video clip. It is amazing! I love that guy. What an inspiration he is to humankind. Thank you so much for your thoughtful selection. Your selection shows a bit of the person that you are. I am glad to get to know you. Take care my friend.
August 10, 2007
Nazy said…
It's me again! I have now used that video link in my post. Thank you Daisy Jan. http://nazykaviani.blogspot.com/2007/08/friday-musings.html

Have a good weekend.
August 10, 2007
Daisy said…
I’m very flatter that you liked this post so much that you used it in your blog. You really didn’t need to ask me.
Anyway, if you liked this one you might like another video clip. It is “Everybody’s Free” by Baz Luhrmann. The link is,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xavFb4WH7o0

This is my favorite video of all time. Enjoy it and have a great weekend.
August 11, 2007
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