Hayden Garrick
After Office Hours
Picking up where the exile years left off, this episode follows Jobs’ 1997 return to Apple through the NeXT acquisition, his shift from advisor to CEO, and the ruthless simplification that cut Apple’s bloated lineup down to four machines — tracing how lessons from Pixar and NeXT about patience, functional design, and emotional resonance shaped the iMac G3, iPod, and iPhone.
Any Chair
Articles exploring business, technology, and the people behind them.
Jul 14, 2026
You Did Everything Right and Still Lost - A Look Into Process Versus Outcome
A rejection with the feedback 'you did everything perfectly' — and why a good process and a good outcome aren't the same thing.
Jun 9, 2026
Recharging Small-Town USA - How EV Charging Stations Boost Economic Activity
The small towns bypassed by the interstate highway system have a second shot — this time, as stops on the EV charging network.
May 5, 2026
Bikes, Gyms, Standing Desks, and Free Lunches — Should They Influence Your Job Search?
Office perks have turned into an arms race — and the flashiest amenities are rarely what's worth optimizing a job search for.
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