Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
It's always too early to quit.
Know or listen to those who know.
Never complain and never explain.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Leap, and the net will appear.
But I think Steve's main contribution besides just the pure leadership is his passion for excellence. He's a perfectionist. Good enough isn't good enough. And also his creative spirit. You know he really, really wants to do something great.