We've had three big ideas at Amazon that we've stuck with for 18 years, and they're the reason we're successful: Put the customer first. Invent. And be patient. Jeff Bezos amazonbigcustomer Change image and share on social
I think frugality drives innovation, just like other constraints do. One of the only ways to get out of a tight box is to invent your way out. Jeff Bezos boxconstraintdrive Change image and share on social
There'll always be serendipity involved in discovery. Jeff Bezos discoveryinvolveserendipity Change image and share on social
It is very difficult to get people to focus on the most important things when you're in boom times. Jeff Bezos boomdifficultfocus Change image and share on social
I very much believe the Internet is indeed all it is cracked up to be. Jeff Bezos crackinternet Change image and share on social
There are two kinds of companies, those that work to try to charge more and those that work to charge less. We will be the second. Jeff Bezos chargecompanykind Change image and share on social
For many people, extended reading sessions on an LCD display cause eyestrain. Jeff Bezos displayextendeyestrain Change image and share on social
We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It's our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better. Jeff Bezos aspectbitecustomer Change image and share on social
There are two ways to extend a business. Take inventory of what you're good at and extend out from your skills. Or determine what your customers need and work backward, even if it requires learning new skills. Kindle is an example of working backward. Jeff Bezos backwardbusinesscustomer share on social
The human brain is an incredible pattern-matching machine. Jeff Bezos brainhumanincredible Change image and share on social
