Jobs辭職信中所談到的「無法再勝任蘋果執行長」，大概暗指現在的他已無法控制內部許多想要執行的計劃吧？也許一直有人拿Google與三星變成Apple潛在敵人來攻擊他，畢竟這二家也算是從Jobs身上取得不少產品的概念。
Apple的競爭者都應該要作好船身衝擊準備，接班人可不像Jobs有很多人情、包袱與「理想」存在…Apple內部沒有一個人有Jobs的能力往高階發展，為了達成超越前人的成績，就只能往中、低階走了。
賈伯斯公開信原文：
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.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve