Jeff Bezos
Amazon founder
Sayings by Jeff Bezos
I think one of the things that's really important is to be very clear about what you're trying to do.
We are still in Day 1. The internet is still in its early stages.
I believe that to be successful, you have to be customer-obsessed.
I'm a big believer in the idea that you have to be willing to fail.
The most important thing is to be customer-focused. If you're customer-focused, you'll be successful.
I think it's important to be willing to be misunderstood, if you're going to innovate. And you should be willing to be misunderstood for a long period of time.
We've done a lot of experiments. Some of them have worked, some of them have failed. The ones that have failed have taught us a lot.
I think it's important to be a learner. You should always be learning new things.
I think it's important to be willing to take risks. If you're not willing to take risks, you're not going to innovate.
I believe that if you're customer-focused, you'll be successful. It's as simple as that.
I think it's important to be very focused on what you're doing. Don't try to do too many things at once.
I believe that the best way to predict the future is to invent it.
I think it's important to be willing to experiment. You have to be willing to try new things.
I believe that in the long run, what's good for customers is good for shareholders.
I think it's important to be very persistent. You have to keep going, even when things are tough.
I believe that every day is Day 1. You have to approach every day with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it were your first day.
I think it's important to be very adaptable. The world is constantly changing, and you have to be able to adapt to those changes.
I believe that the most important thing for a company is to be customer-obsessed. If you're customer-obsessed, you'll be successful.
I think it's important to be very transparent. You have to be open and honest with your customers and your employees.
I believe that the customer is always right. And if they're not, it's our job to make them right.