Amazon Quote by Jeff Bezos
“You can work long, hard, or smart, but at Amazon.com you can’t choose two out of three.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Insider, Amazon Leadership Principles, 2015
Amazon demands two of three qualities—hard work, long hours, or smart work—cannot be combined simultaneously.
In simple terms: You can’t have all three at Amazon.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize efficiency over sheer effort.
Themes
work ethic
efficiency
leadership
Mood
pragmatic
direct
Type
leadership
operational
When to use this quote
- project management
- team planning
- time allocation
Key Concepts
organizational culture
productivity tradeoffs
Questions to Reflect On
- Which two will you choose?
- How to measure smart work?
A Different Perspective
Balancing speed and quality is challenging.
