His biography really is quite the read. The real takeaway is that he was just a human being like the rest of us. And like the rest of us he had his own set of quirks, habits, and preferences.

To place him on a pedestal separates yourself from his accomplishments and gives you permission to gaze upward longingly wishing you could have what he had.

Or you can realize that he too was human, and he worked for what he had. It took years of work, building trust, and constant learning. Call it luck if you want, but his biography will beg to differ.

Great article for those unable to find the time for his biography!