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.

This approach, which Schmidt revealed during a recent interview on The Gstaad Guy Podcast hosted by Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, traces back to his mentorship by the late great Bill Campbell , legendary coach to tech’s most influential leaders.

“You work really hard during the week, as hard as you

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