7 secrets of the success of Jeff Bezos - the richest man in history

The founder of Amazon is definitely worth listening to.

The fact that Jeff Bezos was ahead of Bill Gates, announced the Jeff Bezos is the richest person in history, the CNN channel. By January 10, the state of Bezos, according to the BBIThe Bloomberg Index Billionaires Index (rated billionaires by Bloomberg), reached 106 billion dollars.

Bezos is a person not only successful, but also multifaceted. In addition to the famous Internet site Amazon, he owns no less famous edition of The Washington Post and aerospace company Blue Origin.

1 . Scrupulously choose a wife or husband
Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos have been married for 24 years. Before meeting with Mackenzie, Jeff had tried to establish his personal life more than once. Even on the recommendation of friends went on a blind date.

2 . Refuse multitasking
I try to do things in turn. If I have dinner with friends or family, I have dinner. If I read e-mail - I'm reading.

3 . Prefer the risk and adventure of comfortable inaction
Each of us has two stories on which our life history can develop.

4 . Always have alternatives
When asked who he would be if Amazon's venture was defeated, Bezos gives out two answers at once.

First: "Most likely, I would be a very happy programmer. I'm not used to starting from scratch. "

Second: "I have a fantasy that I could become a bartender. Very good bartender. True, very slow. I like to prepare cocktails, I approach it with all the care, as to art.

5 . Remember: defeats are necessary to learn from them
In the approach to the upbringing of children, Jeff and his wife use rather controversial, but effective methods.

6 . Keep a balance between work and life
Bezos is a supporter of the concept of work-life balance. "In this context, I prefer not" balance "but" harmony ", - he says

7 . Keep the child's curiosity
"The world is so complex that sometimes you have to become a real expert in this or that business to find a solution," says Jeff Bezos. - Unfortunately, as soon as you become an expert, you risk falling into the trap of information dogma.