Be Different

By Kieran

 


Be different


Original artwork and poem by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2025 inspired by a favourite quote by Steve Jobs about rebels and misfits

In a world that thrives on order, being different is hard 
Lines are drawn, rules made; conform or be debarred

But there is beauty in all and strength in diversity
What makes us unique needed cause adversity 

Rather than be threatened by someone who pushes the envelope
It’s like viewing life through a multidimensional kaleidoscope 

Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, round pegs in square holes
Life’s about living your dreams, achieving your goals


Footnote: This was used by Apple in a ‘Think different’ Ad campaign in the late ‘90s to break the PC monopoly.  Visit https://youtu.be/5sMBhDv4sik
During the mockups, a recording of the ad featuring Steve Jobs' voice was used. This version was never released, but during his memorial service at Apple, his widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, unearthed the recording,  which was played only for employees. There was pin-drop silence and not a single dry eye 👁️ 
It was very emotional

Comments

Anonymous said…
Nice! Transparency isn’t easy!. Wise words. (WhatsApp comment from an artist friend)
July 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Kieran said…
Thank you, Carol. Practice makes it easier since I now have a better feel for the medium.
Here is the full quote by Steve Jobs: "Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do"
Thanks for the props - Kieran
July 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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