Part of his personal and professional philosophy was influenced by his experiences before the creation of Apple: He spent much of his time backpacking around India, living in ashrams or communes in search of enlightenment, and would sport traditional Indian garb upon his return to the States. He has also stated that taking acid has been one of the most important experiences in his life. In Apple’s early years, he used to ask job applicants how many times they dropped LSD, as well as details about their sexual experiences.