A friend just asked me why I wasn't worried about Apple now that Steve Jobs has resigned. I gave two reasons and thought I would repeat them here for all to read.

First, looking back at the Steve Jobs era and having an idea of how he works I am positive Apple already has the next few years (maybe even up to 10 yrs) planned with different directions the company could/will go. We all know that Apple has a singular goal and a plan to get there. All they need is an operational head to make sure the deals are in place and that they do not waver from that goal. That man is Tim Cook and he is now the CEO.

Second, Steve is now head of the board and will still have a say in what they do next, how they do it, which new markets they enter and the risks they take as a company. I see his influence remaining strong even if not directly engaged in day to day operations.

I am sure in the next few days/weeks we will find out exactly why Steve retired. I hope he is healthy and I look forward to this new era in Apple Inc.