Day 1 Philosophy
If you never fail, you're not trying hard enough. It's better to be bold and wrong than timid and right.
Jeff Bezos
Founder of Amazon and pioneer of e-commerce, also established Blue Origin to advance space exploration and commercial spaceflight.
All moments: Jeff Bezos
- Customer Obsession — Jeff Bezos
It's always day one at Amazon. We obsess over customers. If you understand what customers need, everything else follows.
- Innovation Demands Risk — Jeff Bezos
You can't explore new territory without accepting failure. Space exploration is risky, but the opportunity is enormous.
- Playing the Long Game — Jeff Bezos
Amazon thinks 10 years ahead. We're willing to invest today to create value years into the future.
- A Dream Worth Pursuing — Jeff Bezos
I left a good job because I believed the Internet would change the world. I have no regrets.
- The Beginning — Jeff Bezos
Books were just the beginning. I saw the potential of e-commerce to transform everything. This adventure was only starting.
- Building the Future Together — Jeff Bezos
We need a long-term perspective and willingness to invest. Great things take time and patience.
Related moments
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
- Business Is Art — Pharrell Williams
Success doesn't come overnight. It's the result of hard work, passion and patience
- Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable — Pharrell Williams
Comfort is very sneaky. It feels good, but to get the best out of yourself, you have to put yourself in positions where you're uncomfortable
- Moving Toward Better — Jon Batiste
Don't stop till you get enough. Enough is not money. Enough is joy and satisfaction
- The Challenge to Be Better — Paul McCartney
I'm never satisfied. I always think how to make it better, more interesting.