Amazon Quote by Brad Stone
““Perhaps the most avid user of Amazon’s auction site was Bezos himself, who began to collect various scientific and historical curiosities. Most memorably, he purchased the skeleton of an Ice Age cave bear, complete with an accompanying penis bone, for $40,000. After the company’s headquarters moved yet again over the summer, out of the deteriorating Columbia Building and into the Pacific Medical Center building, a 1930s-era art-deco hospital that sat on a hill overlooking the I-5 freeway, Bezos displayed the skeleton in the lobby. Next to it was a sign that read PLEASE DON’T FEED THE BEAR.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Everything Store by Brad Stone, 2013
Bezos bought an Ice Age bear skeleton and displayed it publicly, showing his quirky personal interests and flair for spectacle.
In simple terms: Bezos displayed a bear skeleton for fun.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity and share unique passions.
Themes
curiosity
personal branding
quirky interests
Mood
playful
intriguing
Type
anecdotal
cultural.
When to use this quote
- office lobby
- company events
- personal collections
- marketing
- museum installations
Key Concepts
collecting
public display
corporate culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal eccentricity affect corporate image?
- When is it appropriate to showcase personal collections at work?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone may appreciate eccentric displays in professional settings.
