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INSANE: Billionaire ex google ceo says one deceptively simple weekend habit will help you level up at work | Vintage Vibes

Eric Schmidt holds up his hands while speaking on stage (Credit: Lukas Schulze—Sportsfile for Collision/Getty Images)

Eric Schmidt, whose net worth is hovering around $45 billion, knows what it takes to climb the corporate ladder in Silicon Valley, having spent a decade as CEO of Google. Yet the secret to his success is not racking up endless hours in the office.

Instead, Schmidt credits a deceptively simple habit, one he calls a game changer for anyone seeking meaningful productivity gains: Set aside a few undisturbed hours each weekend for reflection, and grab a pen and paper. No screens allowed.

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