Elon Musk once said, “It’s possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.” This doesn’t happen because of their intelligence, net worth, or their background. It’s something much more simple:

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The next time you're hiring or job hunting, think like Bezos. Look beyond the resume. Consider character, impact, and unique qualities. It might just lead you to hire your next A+ player. Or help you land that dream job!

But remember: These questions aren't just for hiring. They're for personal growth too. Ask yourself: • Who do you admire? • How can you raise standards in your own life? • What makes you a superstar?

These questions reveal Bezos's hiring philosophy: • Hire people you can learn from • Each hire should improve the company • Value unique skills and perspectives It's not just about filling positions. It's about building a culture of excellence and innovation.

Did you know that back in 1998... One Amazon employee is a National Spelling Bee champion. Did it help in their daily work? Probably not. But it makes the workplace more fun and diverse. Bezos values these unique qualities. They spark creativity and new ideas.

Question #3: "Along what dimension might this person be a superstar?" Here's where it gets interesting. Bezos looks for people with unique talents, even if they're unrelated to the job. Why? Because diversity of thought drives innovation.

Bezos wanted to build an Amazon where employees looked back and said: "Wow, the standards are so high now. I'm glad I got in when I did!" Every hire had to make the company better. Not only that, Bezos also looks for this uncommon trait in new employees:

Question #2: "Will this person raise the average level of effectiveness of the group they're entering?" Each new hire should make the team and the company stronger. It's a strategy to ensure constant growth and innovation. Listen to his unique approach to hiring back in 1999:

Question #1: "Will you admire this person?" Sounds simple, right? But there's more to it. Bezos believes you should work only with people you can learn from. People with ideas and opinions that are worth sharing. This led to Amazon's genius meeting strategy:

First, some quick facts: • Amazon hires over 1000 employees daily • They receive millions of job applications each year • Their hiring process is notoriously rigorous So, how does Bezos ensure quality amid this quantity? It all boils down to three key questions...

Jeff Bezos built a $2 trillion empire from nothing. His greatest skill? Hiring the best of the best. In 1998, he revealed his hiring formula, but most still don’t know about it. Here’s how he spotted rare talent (to build a company of 1.6 million people):

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So, next time you feel lost or stuck, remember this thread: Give the exercise a try. It could change your life...

The real power of Ikigai? It's not about achieving some perfect state. It's about constant growth, serving others, and finding meaning in the mundane. It ultimately led me to build a company I'm proud of and support the people closest to me.

Step 4: Embrace Your Ikigai Once you've found it, bring it to life: • Create small, achievable goals • Plan it out (weekly, monthly, yearly) • Build a support system • Test and refine Remember these 10 rules:

Step 3: Study And Research You've got a vision. Now test it. Take classes. Find a mentor. Do internships. Maybe you thought working in music was for you, but after 6 months, you realize it's not. That's okay. It's all part of the process. This leads us to the last step...

Step 2: Brainstorm And Visualize Picture your ideal day from start to finish. What are you wearing? Who are you talking to? What are you doing? Pay attention to how you feel. What makes you feel good at work? Write it all down. Now here comes step 3...

Step 1: Answer These Key Questions Take out a piece of paper and answer these questions: • What do you love? • What are you good at? • What does the world need? • What can you be paid for? When you're done, let's move on to the good part...

It's about life. It's about finding your purpose. Finding joy in the small, everyday moments. That cup of coffee. A chat with a friend. The sun rising in the morning. So, how do you find your Ikigai?

Most of us focus on just 1 or 2 of these elements. Result? Burnout, depression, and a gnawing feeling that something's missing. But Ikigai is so much more than just finding the right career... Let me explain: