“We’ve Always Tried To Do That at Apple”: Billionaire Steve Jobs Once Incorporated Wayne Gretzky’s Golden Rule To Find Massive Success

Published 02/25/2023, 10:15 AM EST

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Hall of Famer, Wayne Gretzky’s hockey career is synonymous with the marked achievements in NHL history. He led his teams to 4 Stanley Cup victories in addition to his personal record for most goals, assists, and points. Evidently, the athlete cultured a certain mindset that encouraged his grand accomplishments. Surprisingly, Gretzky’s philosophy is often quoted by some notable names to determine their successes. 

Similarly, the late CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs once recited the champ’s renowned rule. Moreover, he claimed to have tried incorporating the ideology into the organization’s productivity. 

Steve Jobs once quoted Wayne Gretzky

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According to a 2014 report by Maclean’s, the noted utterance by the 62-year-old star was reiterated again and again by pioneering entrepreneurs and businessmen in the country. Amongst others, Jobs was one of them. “There’s an old Wayne Gretzky quote that I love… And we’ve always tried to do that at Apple,” he revealed.

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Furthermore, Jobs re-quoted the rule saying, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it has been.” The Presidential Medal winner implied that the rule is sought after by the company and works as one of its functioning strategies. 

Apart from him, Billionaire investor, Warren Buffett also confided in the precious statute made by ‘The Great One’, in 2008. Relating it to the stock market dynamics, he said, “In waiting for the comfort of good news, they are ignoring Wayne Gretzky’s advice.” Nonetheless, the icon himself didn’t refrain from incorporating his winning mentality into the business world. 

Is Gretzky a great businessman

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The Edmonton Oilers star’s immense success in the league earned him a whooping amount of capital in flow. Interestingly, he didn’t get swayed by the luxuries and put his income to efficient use. With a mind-blowing net worth of $250 million, he invested tactically to build a whole business empire. Apparently, Gretzky doesn’t limit his investments to any sector, it can go from recreational endeavors to NHL teams.

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Reportedly, he is involved in funding agreements with the Coyotes, and Toronto Argonauts. Likewise, his partnership with First Team Sports, an equipment manufacturer, had also been established. 

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What did you think of his golden rule? Do you also wish to apply it in your professional ventures? Let us know in the comments. 

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Tiyasa Biswas

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Tiyasa is a US Sports author for Essentially Sports. She charts her journey in the sporting world right from her childhood. A basketball player all through her high school and college days, Tiyasa looks up to Michael Jordan as her idol, and reveres the Mamba Mindset.
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Pritam Priyedarshi