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Idris Attal
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đź’ˇJeff Bezos: Lex Fridman Podcast #405

I was watching Lex Fridman Podcast #405 with Jeff Bezos, and here is some interesting points from the discussion.

• Bias for Action: Bezos encourages quick and decisive decision-making, even in the face of uncertainty. He believes that speed and agility are crucial for adapting to market changes and seizing opportunities.

• Day One Mindset: Bezos emphasizes the importance of maintaining a "day one" mentality, retaining the energy and ambition of a startup even as the company grows.

• Speaking last: Bezos believes that speaking last in meetings promotes open and honest dialogue, facilitates a more diverse range of perspectives, and empowers team members.

•Two-Pizza Team: Bezos encourages the formation of small, cross-functional teams capable of delivering results quickly and efficiently.

•"Accelerate" and "Optimize": Bezos distinguishes between "accelerating" and "optimizing," recognizing that some initiatives require aggressive pursuit of growth while others demand careful refinement.

•"Two-Hour Rule": Bezos suggests breaking down large projects into two-hour chunks, allowing for focused concentration and minimizing context switching.
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