Tim Cook's Auburn University Commencement Speech

[MacRumors]

Tim Cook, Apple's new CEO following the resignation of Steve Jobs, graduated from Auburn University in 1982 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Cook is a huge Auburn fan and has lots of memorabilia in both his home and office.

My most significant discovery so far in my life was the result of one single decision, my decision to join Apple. Working at Apple was never in any plan that I'd outlined for myself, but was without a doubt the best decision that I ever made.

He gave this commencement address to Auburn's graduating class in 2010.

Article Link: Tim Cook's Auburn University Commencement Speech

 

[levitynyc]

He just seems so reserved...like a school principal or a librarian.

 

[akm3]

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He just seems so reserved...like a school principal or a librarian.

Tim Cook is a dragon. Don't underestimate him.

 

[1eyedwilli3]

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He's a very reserved man.
But Friday Auburn Alabamas only apple store will open. Graphicom a privately owned Apple specialist. Apparently the dealer got the nod from Cook himself to go ahead with the location.

 

[applefanDrew]

Graduating from auburn with a computer science degree soon. I wonder if the auburn tie will help me get a job at apple. I'd love to work there!

 

[1eyedwilli3]

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Graduating from auburn with a computer science degree soon. I wonder if the auburn tie will help me get a job at apple. I'd love to work there!

The mail room needs a few good men.

 

[firestarter]

Tim Cook is a dragon. Don't underestimate him.

This.

Tim Cook has really risen in prominence during the last few years - making a much more forceful impression than Phil Schiller in the keynotes.

Phil Schiller is a nice guy, and would never have made a good Apple CEO.

Tim Cook has a tough edge - that much is very clear from the way he speaks. I think he'll make a great replacement. Apple works best with dictatorial leadership - and I think Tim Cook can pull that off.

 

[isoMorpheus]

Graduating from auburn with a computer science degree soon. I wonder if the auburn tie will help me get a job at apple. I'd love to work there!

If the app in your signature is in anyway indicative of your taste, you are not even close to getting a job at Apple.

 

[1eyedwilli3]

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I got a job with apple and all I got was this lowsey shirt

 

[applefanDrew]

If the app in your signature is in anyway indicative of your taste, you are not even close to getting a job at Apple.

it's suppose to be cartoony....does it come across that way? I think I accomplished that goal.

 

[appleguy123]

Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Sounds so foreign. Like someone rearranging your living room furniture without anyone telling you.

 

[thelonelylimo]

If the app in your signature is in anyway indicative of your taste, you are not even close to getting a job at Apple.

*removed*

 

[Powerbooky]

Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Like someone rearranging your living room furniture without anyone telling you.

Nah... nothing foreign about it. Rearranging without telling: that's what common no-good managers of most companies everywhere do. Changing stuff, without being asked. Even if the changes directly hurt all sales and customers.

 

[woohoo]

Love apple.. But Roll Tide Roll!!!!

 

[ugahairydawgs]

I have a bunch of Apple products now, but I am going to have to think long and hard about buying more from a company that has an Auburn grad leading the way.

 

[applefanDrew]

What is tim cook's email address at apple?

 

[appleguy123]

What is tim cook's email address at apple?

Tcook@apple.com?? I think that's the convention for apple emails.

 

[Tiggs]

Great speech, well worth the time to watch! Lots of insightful comments from the new Apple CEO.

 

[Tarzanman]

Wow. I can't believe that you folks are already attempting to build a cult of personality around this guy.

Is it that you need someone to worship now that Steve is moving on?

 

[appleguy123]

I still worship Steve.

 

[DJC631]

Love apple.. But Roll Tide Roll!!!!

A big RTR to that!

 

[applefanDrew]

Tcook@apple.com?? I think that's the convention for apple emails.

Thanks! That was it. I got a reply from him!

 

[appleguy123]

Thanks! That was it. I got a reply from him!

Really? That's awesome! What did it say, also that was almost unbelievably fast...

 

[justinfreid]

Thanks! That was it. I got a reply from him!

Nice idea to email him.

 

[BanjoBanker]

I am happy for Tim, sorry to see Steve go. In the words of the great Joh Forney, Voice of the Crimson Tide, " I guess we are going to have to learn to live with Auburn grads!"
RTR and good luck to Tim!