During the development of a new mouse for an early Apple product, Steve Jobs set ambitious goals for its design, expecting it to move fluidly in any direction. However, a lead engineer received feedback from a designer who claimed that achieving this was commercially unfeasible. This response did not sit well with Jobs, who was determined to pursue his vision.

The following day, the lead engineer discovered that Jobs had fired the designer who doubted the project. Upon the arrival of a new engineer, the first affirmative words were, "I can build the mouse," signifying Jobs' insistence on innovation despite the challenges presented.