Steve Jobs is an awe-inspiring failure. Truly, an inspiration to failures everywhere. Because when Steve Jobs fails, his success is undeniable.

As Jobs retires from his position as the CEO of Apple, I am reminded of his 2005 commencement address at Stanford University. That day, Jobs listed some of his favorite failures—dropping out of college, being fired from Apple at the age of 30, and the apparent failure of his body in the face of a terrifying cancer diagnosis.

Meet Courtney E. Martin, who graced the TED stage to talk about feminism and wanted to be a part-time doctor, part-time waitress when she grew up. In the spirit of big q’s, ask yourself some of the questions Courtney answered, and tell us how you are working on purpose.