Turn off that phone: Ex-Google CEO's advice; 3 habits for success
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt credits his success not to endless work but to mindful reflection. Inspired by mentor Bill Campbell, he spends weekends offline, writing and planning without screens. Schmidt says this habit fosters clarity and focus, proving that real productivity comes from strategic thinking, not longer hours, and that sometimes, success starts by switching off.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt credits his success not to endless work but to mindful reflection. Inspired by mentor Bill Campbell, he spends weekends offline, writing and planning without screens. Schmidt says this habit fosters clarity and focus, proving that real productivity comes from strategic thinking, not longer hours, and that sometimes, success starts by switching off.
