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Why is Jeff Bezos known for being so angry? What are some examples of Bezos’s temper? How has this influenced Amazon’s work culture? Many of Amazon’s employees have described Jeff Bezos as angry. Bezos frequently lashes out at employees, degrades and swears at them, and promotes a culture where his execs do the same. Here are examples of Jeff Bezos’s anger problems.
What is the origin of Wal-Mart? How did Wal-Mart go from a small five and dime in Arkansas to a multinational superstore? Sam Walton, the founder of what is now Wal-Mart, opened his first five and dime store in 1950. Within four years, he would open a second store and by 1962 he would own 16 stores. The Walton Five and Dime grew rapidly thanks to Walton’s superior pricing and business sense. Continue reading to learn more about the origin of Wal-Mart.
What does it mean to reach a “flow state”? What does flow feel like? In his book Flow, Csikszentmihalyi explains the flow state as the state we’re in when nothing else seems to matter and we lose track of time. There are many different ways to achieve a flow state, which we will discuss in this article. Continue below for more details on the flow state and how to achieve it.
What is a flow activity? How can engaging in flow activities make you more complex? What are the four categories of flow-producing activities? There are four categories of flow activities: aleatory, mimicry, vertigo, and competition-centered. Partaking in these activities will help your consciousness become more complex in many ways. Continue reading to learn about flow activities.
What are Amazon’s management tactics? In what way does Bezos run Amazon differently than any other company? Some of Amazon’s management tactics have become well known, and for a good reason. Jeff Bezos has a unique way of running Amazon and some of his practices include writing presentations in prose, the two-pizza teams, a door-desk prize for embodying values, and more. Keep reading to learn about Amazon’s strange management practices.
Why does Wal-Mart have such a focus on putting the customer first? Where did this idea originate from? Wal-Mart’s founder Sam Walton believed in putting the customer first, no matter what. Walton believed that if you exceed the customer’s expectations, then they will always come back for more. Keep reading about Sam Walton’s “put the customer first” strategy and how it helped Wal-Mart dominate.
How did Sam Walton manage to grow Wal-Mart so quickly? What growth strategy did Walton use? In 1970, Sam Walton decided to take Wal-Mart public, which contributed to the growth of Wal-Mart. However, Sam Walton’s strategy of going into smaller towns with less than 5,000 people, keeping costs and prices low, and setting up distribution centers was the real reason for Wal-Mart’s success. Keep reading to learn more about the growth of Wal-Mart and Sam Walton’s business strategies.
Why is it important to balance work, rest, and play? How can you overcome the pressure to be productive? In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown explains that embracing rest and play is a crucial part of living Wholeheartedly. Refusing to engage in play and rest can lead to depression and has been linked to serious health conditions. Learn why you should leave “hustle culture” behind and learn to balance work, rest, and play.
What is the influence of culture on flow experiences? What do some cultures do to promote flow? What are some cultural norms that may discourage flow? Culture has a huge influence on flow. Some cultures provide ample opportunities for people to fulfill themselves while some are more structured and limit the people’s opportunities. Additionally, research actually shows that more leisure time does not lead to more flow. Keep reading to learn about the cultural influence on flow.
Do you struggle to enter the flow state of mind? What do you think is preventing you from getting into flow? Some people are predisposed to focus inwardly when things get tough. These people tend to have a difficult time achieving a flow state. It is possible to overcome these personal obstacles to flow, but it takes practice and understanding. Keep reading to learn about the obstacles that may be preventing you from reaching flow.