Dedication to Quality
Steve Jobs believed more in the quality of his products than he did in making money off of his customers, stating: "If you keep your eye on the profit, you're going to skimp on the product. But if you focus on making really great products, then the profits will follow."
He Didn't Care About the Money
Steve Jobs believed in and cared about making a difference in the world more than he did about making money. Jobs said, "Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful ... that's what matters to me."
He Believed in Making a Difference
Steve Jobs said, "We're here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?" This philosophy shows a dedication to changing the world, and making it a better place, which is something you don't see very often in today's business world.
Attention to Detail
His belief that, "Details matter, it's worth waiting to get it right" allowed Steve Jobs to produce products that were quality down to the most minute details. If all businesses focused that heavily on the details of their products, consumers would be far happier people.
His Business Model
Steve Jobs believed in a business model that centered on balance. He said, "Great things in business are never done by one person; they're done by a team of people." This focus on teamwork is what helped him be successful in the business world.
Perseverance
Many people don't have the strength it takes to build a company, because they cannot handle failure. However, Steve Jobs believed in continuing forward, saying "I'm convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance."
His Degree of Self-Focus
While Steve Jobs believed in bettering the world and helping the public, he also knew that sometimes people need to focus on themselves. He wanted more people to realize that, and told people, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."
His Knowledge That There Are More Important Things
Despite all of the momentum that Steve Jobs created in the business and technological worlds, he knew that there were some things that are more important than technology, stating that, "I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates."
He Loved What He Did
Not only did Steve Jobs love what he did, he greatly attributed this love of his job to his success in the field. Jobs said, "If you don't love something, you're not going to go the extra mile, work the extra weekend, challenge the status quo as much."
Looking Ahead
He believed that the world should, "Go invent tomorrow instead of worrying about what happened yesterday," showing a passion for progress and development. To Steve Jobs, it wasn't about the money, it was about the products and what they did for the world.
