What is Jeff Bezos's 'Day 1' philosophy?

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'Day 1' represents a mindset of constant, pioneering innovation and customer obsession. It means approaching every day as if it were the first day of a startup, with the same urgency, agility, and hunger. We reject 'Day 2' thinking, which leads to complacency, ossification, and irrelevance. 'Day 1' requires us to remain customer-obsessed, to embrace external trends, and to make high-quality, high-velocity decisions. It's about staying nimble and inventive.

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