The Steve Jobs guide to manipulating people and getting what you want

Steve Jobs launched two of the most valuable and creative companies in modern times with Apple and Pixar.

But he didn't reach those heights by following the rules all the time.

Here, we teach you how to get what you want using examples from Steve Jobs' life and career.

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Steve Jobs is widely considered to be a genius, but everyone can learn a thing or two from his tactics.

Jobs faced many obstacles to get Apple and Pixar off the ground. But he had a unique way of crafting his own reality, a “distortion field” he'd use to persuade people that his personal beliefs were actually facts, which is how he pushed his companies forward.

He also used a blend of manipulative tactics to ensure his victories, particularly in boardroom meetings with some of the most powerful company executives in the world.

This guide is designed to teach you how to get what you want in life, or your career, using examples from Jobs' life, many of which were detailed in Walter Isaacson's biography of the Apple cofounder.