As you read the flood of articles and books celebrating Steve Jobs’ success, just remember: Please don’t try this at home.

Like the golfer who hits from the back tees and consistently carries bunkers 280 yards down the fairway, Steve Jobs made most other business leaders look like weekend hackers.  His devotion, drive, skills, and intuition led to unparalleled success. But, just as trying to imitate great golfers won’t enable you to hit over those far-away bunkers, mimicking Steve Jobs’ management style won’t transform you into him or your company into Apple.

Resist, therefore, the natural urge to be like Steve. Know that the most visible elements of his style were just surface manifestations of his genius, not the secrets to his success.

Read the entire article at Forbes.com.