Apple’s new CEO John Ternus once told Gen Z to ‘never assume’ they know as much as others—he says it’s the mindset hack that will push you forward
Reported by Fortune · fortune.com · September 1, 2026
Apple CEO John Ternus shared the mindset hack that steered his 25-year career at the $4.6 trillion tech giant: “Assume you’re as smart as anyone else.”
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