By: Stephen Jones Dec 12, 2021
It might surprise you to learn how one of the world’s richest men spends his morning.
Jeff Bezos said he likes to spend it “puttering.” He once said in a 2018 speech at the Washington Economic club that he wakes up early, reads the newspaper, drinks coffee, and has breakfast with his children. His first meeting is at 10 a.m.
Offering more insight into his morning routine, Bezos said in the speech: “My puttering time is important to me.” Along with getting eight hours of sleep a night, he said it gave him energy and helped his decision-making.
There have been countless books and studies exploring the benefits that can be wrought by slowing down and learning to take more time for yourself. It’s no secret that doing stuff that makes you feel happy and more relaxed could have a knock-on effect on your performance at work…