Jeff Bezos shared his unconventional approach to productivity, which involves allowing his mind to wander during meetings. This strategy, he believes, fosters creativity and problem-solving.
What Happened: Bezos, the founder of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Blue Origin, revealed his unique approach to productivity in a recent episode of the “Lex Fridman Podcast.”
Bezos, who is currently the second-richest person globally, according to Forbes, does not adhere to a strict schedule or time blocks for meetings. Instead, he encourages creative thinking by allowing his mind to wander during meetings, which can often extend beyond their planned duration.
"I don't keep to a strict schedule," Bezos said, in an episode first released in December. "My meetings often go longer than I plan for them to, because I believe in [mind] wandering."
“A lot of people feel like wandering is inefficient," he added.
He advocates for “messy meetings” where ideas are freely exchanged, and there is no set end time. Bezos believes that this approach, which some may consider inefficient, can actually enhance productivity, creativity, and happiness.
"When I sit down a meeting, I don't know how long the meeting is going to take if we're trying ...