Steve Jobs

To anyone who has read the Batman graphic novel Knightfall, will know about Bane breaking Bruce Wayne's back and leaving him as a paraplegic, which leads him to hand over the Batman costume over to some schlep named Jean-Paul Valley. No one can replace Bruce Wayne. That's sort of how I feel about Steve Jobs handing the throne over to Tim Cook. I'm sure Tim Cook will hold up as the new CEO of Apple (he's done it several times since 2009), but he can't replace Steve Jobs. No one can.

I'm not going to lie, but I was pretty bummed out about it because I look at Steve Jobs as one of the few people who have actually changed our world. Love him or hate him, the man is responsible for redesigning the PC or phone you are viewing this posting from right now. He changed the way we use technology and how it has become a part of our life. In case you don't know what the man is responsible for, check out the 313 patents to his name. Steve Jobs is hands down the greatest CEO and businessman of all-time and one of the greatest inventors as well.
Despite him resigning as CEO from Apple, that's not to say that things will change. After all it's not like he retired for good; his involvement in Apple is still a big one as Chairman of the Board and they will still dish out the best products in the world. According to the Wall Street Journal:

People familiar with the situation have said that Mr. Jobs continues to be active at Apple and is closely involved in the company's product strategy. Apple watchers don't expect that to change even after Mr. Cook takes over.

It's still not known why Steve resigned as CEO but everything points at his chronic health issues. Here is an excerpt from his resignation letter:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

Like I said, I don't think things are going to change at Apple, but it's definitely the end of an era.
I'll leave you with what I believe is one of the most important speeches ever given, by the man himself and it's changed my life in every way. I hope it has the same effect on you.

Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me ... Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful... that's what matters to me. - Steve Jobs