The 'reality distortion field' attributed to Steve Jobs is a misinterpretation; Jobs' actual approach was ambitious standard-setting for his team, not ignoring market feedback—he still paid attention to whether customers loved the product and whether it sold.
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Unidentified Speaker — Ravi Gupta (Sequoia) Opens Up About The Realities of Succes… [gXJAnh-iSTc]Evidence Quote
“He still was embracing reality as to whether or not people loved the product, right? He still was embracing reality as to whether or not it was selling.”
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Ravi Gupta (Sequoia) Opens Up About The Realities of Success | E164— The Knowledge Project PodcastCreated: 8/11/2026, 12:54:44 AM
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