Business-culture Quote by Walter Isaacson
““Jobs liked to tell the story- and he did so to his team that day- about how everything that he had done correctly had required a moment when he hit the rewind button. In each case he had to rework something that he discovered was not perfect. He talked about doing it on Toy Story, when the character of Woody had evolved into being a jerk, and on a couple of occasions with the original Macintosh. " If something isn't right, you can't just ignore it and say you'll fix it later," he said. " That's what other companies do.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, 2011
Success requires recognizing imperfections and actively fixing them rather than postponing corrections.
In simple terms: Fix problems now, don’t delay.
Key Takeaway
Address flaws immediately.
Themes
perseverance
quality
leadership
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- product development
- software design
- team management
- creative projects
Key Concepts
continuous improvement
attention to detail
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify hidden flaws early?
- What systems help catch errors before release?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring issues can stall progress and erode trust.
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