“I didn’t think I’d regret trying and failing. And I suspected I would always be haunted by a decision to not try at all ”
With so many self-proclaimed experts and entrepreneurs vying for attention, it can be difficult to know who the true driving forces behind today’s and tomorrow’s successful companies are. That’s why it’s worth reading Jeff Bezos’s perspective on Amazon, as he shares his firsthand experiences and insights into the inner workings of the company. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding Amazon’s operations and the future of its cloud computing platform, Amazon AWS. Bezos also discusses his plans for Blue Origin, his space exploration venture.
Key Notes:
Three Questions to Jeff Bezos Hiring Process
“During our hiring meetings, we ask people to consider three questions before making that decision: Will you admire this person?”
Take a moment to think about this question. There is a reason why Amazon is one most effective operating companies.
“ Will this person raise the average level of effectiveness of the group they’re entering?”
Set the bar higher and higher after each hire.
“Along what dimension might this person be a superstar?”. Make sure the person you are hiring is entering the correct job or branch. You don’t want to hire someone who may have more potential in a different business area.
“To invent, you have to experiment, and if you know in advance that it’s going to work, it’s not an experiment.”
Failing is not something that comes easily to us as humans. We tend to resist it and try to avoid it whenever possible. However, sometimes it’s necessary to fail a few times before we can achieve success. If we lack curiosity or determination, we may give up too soon. It’s crucial to keep going and try again, even if we encounter obstacles on our path.
Book Review 4.9 Stars
Erika Funny 
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