Bill Gates It is a benchmark in the business world. The tycoon, creator of Microsoft, has recently spoken about his strategies to be more productive, especially in times of reactivation after the restrictions due to the covid-19 pandemic.
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At first, the man admitted that several days of work ended in long nights at the office, but later he understood that this was not the healthiest or most sustainable, so he created tactics so that their activities were based on productivity.
In an interview with vanityfair, who has picked up the magazine gq, Gates showed what are the three essential elements that cannot be missing in the workplace. According to him, help develop skills and allow you to pause when necessary.
BOOKS
According to the tycoon, reading is essential for learning, creativity and the ability to solve problems. He said you should have books by people who master each person’s areas of interest. In several interviews, he has said that he prefers to read non-fiction books because they help him master and understand topics. Among the list of those he has read are Jeff Immelt’s ‘Hot Seat’; and ‘The Overstory’, by Richard Powers.
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Ensures that new technologies are tools to stay updated and informed, and help make processes easier, more agile and innovate in response to problems. Although they can be distractions, if used correctly, they can add to the work development.
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CARD GAME
Gates has spoken on several occasions about the game of bridge, very popular in several countries and favorite for other millionaires like Warren Buffett. And he affirms that this cannot be missing because it helps develop strategic thinking, something essential at work.
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