As is the case with many of my industry peers, my personal draw to Intelligent Transportation Systems is complex in nature. Yet a closer look reveals the primary sources for the attraction can be simply defined. Innovation and technology. Our industry is ever-changing, continuously fueled by the innovation continuum and guided by the emergence of new technologies. At the forefront are the innovators and visionaries – a rare bread, yet critical to the advancement of our work. Steve Jobs, although not directly related to our industry, will probably be revered as THE great innovator of our generation, and was a constant source of inspiration to a world of technology wonks, including myself. Whether you’re an Apple fan-boy, or not, I think all would agree that the world of technology and innovation has lost a great visionary. However I also believe Steve Jobs has inspired a new generation of visionaries. Steve, thanks for the great technology that is firmly rooted in my day-to-day life, but more importantly, thanks for the inspiration. I’d like to conclude with one of my favorite quotes from Steve Jobs that he made during his famous Stanford Commencement speech.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
Steve Jobs
06/12/2005
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html
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