Inspiration or motivation?

We have all enjoyed Steve Jobs' and Apple's inspiration and creativity, but what drove them, or more like what drove Steve Jobs to fight for the top again? Well, just last week an E-mail, from Steve Jobs, was sent to all Apple employees to reflect on something said 9 years ago. In 1997 Steve Jobs came back to Apple in hopes of saving it (Apple at that time was in financial trouble). Shortly after Steve Jobs went back to Apple, Michael Dell, Dell's founder and chairman, was asked what he would do if he was in Steve Jobs' shoes. Michael Dell responded by saying this:

"I'd shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders."

This E-mail was triggered by the stock closing Friday, which Apple closed with a market cap of 72.13 billion, surpassing Dell's market cap of 71.97 billion. In the E-mail Steve Jobs had this to say:

"Team, it turned out that Michael Dell wasn't perfect at predicting the future. Based on today's stock market close, Apple is worth more than Dell. Stocks go up and down, and things may be different tomorrow, but I thought it was worth a moment of reflection today. Steve."

Well, if this is what motivated Steve Jobs and Apple to bring us iLife, iTunes, and the iPod, I hope it continues to motivate them! Who knows what they have up their sleeve...

Sources: News.com and NYTimes.com

Drew

What's next with Narnia?!

Well, it is about a week and a half into 2006 and the Box Office is showing some staggering statistics. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, since its public premier, grossed $530 Million. Reuters.com So, with the movie still bringing in money, what are Disney and Walden Media to do with all that money? Well, after doing some google searching, I found this: more than 5 sources saying 1 thing, a sequel. Don't believe me?! Look at these: TheHollyWoodNews.com, MonstersandCritics.com, and even a fan site, NarniaFans.com! It looks like Disney and Walden Media is teaming up again to bring us The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian! Walden CEO Cary Granat told Variety this:

"We're planning on starting production by the fourth quarter of next year."

It is unknown if he was referring to 2006 or 2007. Well, let’s hope it is 2006 and that it comes soon! Till next time, I'll just wonder off to finish book 4, of The Chronicles of Narnia; to get a "sneak peek" of the movie!

Drew