# The Steve Jobs Approach to Hiring | No Compromises!

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Podcast: [Evan Carmichael - Believe: Unlocking Your True Potential](https://stenobird.com/podcast/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439)
Published: 2026-09-08T05:00:00+00:00
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✎ Get free access to our vault of PDF summaries for every YouTube video here: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/the-vault ✎ Steve Jobs shares his personal experience with hiring top talent in this powerful conversation. He reflects on how some of the best people he's ever brought onto his teams, including at Apple, took him over a year to recruit. Jobs highlights that it's not about rushing to fill a position but about being patient and waiting for the right person. This approach, he believes, ensures that you bring the best talent into your company, even if it means waiting for someone like Mike, who took a year and a half to join. Jobs discusses the process of identifying exceptional individuals and the challenge that comes when you can't immediately hire them. Once you meet someone extraordinary, no one else seems to measure up. He explains the importance of not settling for second best, even when faced with the pressure to fill a role. Jobs emphasizes how every hire matters and how patience in hiring leads to stronger teams and better results. Ultimately, Steve Jobs' hiring philosophy is about maintaining high standards and resisting compromise. He shares how his persistence in recruiting top talent has always paid off, reinforcing the idea that the right people are worth the wait. For Jobs, the lesson is clear: when you find someone who stands out, you should hold out for them, even if it takes a year or more to bring them on board. ★ BOOKS ★ • Momentum: https://amzn.to/3kJZIAv • Build to Serve: https://amzn.to/3XZiCSg • Your One Word: https://amzn.to/3R9qVII • The Top 10 Rules for Success: https://amzn.to/3JcNZVe • 254 Confidence: https://amzn.to/3jdh9c2 ★ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU ★ If you liked this video, you'll love these ones: • Warren Buffett's Top 10 Rul…

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