A defining moment for Steve Jobs occurred when he attended Reed College and discovered his passion for technology and design. Job's decision to drop out, while initially seeming reckless, allowed him to explore his interests freely. This freedom led to the founding of Apple with Steve Wozniak, where his visionary ideas and understanding of consumer needs revolutionized the tech industry. Jobs’ relentless pursuit of perfection and innovation was shaped by this formative experience, ultimately leading to iconic products like the iPhone and Macintosh, which shaped modern technology.