Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s advice to professionals: ‘It's important to listen to your…’

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently advised young professionals to work with others who are better or more skilled than them if they want to grow. Speaking at the

Lex Fridman podcast

recently, Pichai said “Get yourself in a position where you're working with people who you feel are stretching your abilities. It's what helps you grow. Put yourself in uncomfortable situations. I think often you'll surprise yourself”. During the podcast, Pichai also highlighted the need to enjoy one’s work: He said “It's important to listen to your heart and see whether you actually enjoy doing it.” “I think it's tough to find things you love doing, but I think listening to your heart a bit more than your mind [helps] in terms of figuring out what you want to do,” he added.

Sundar Pichai on his sleep goal

Pichai recently offered a rare peek into his personal routine, revealing his personal approach to navigating a demanding schedule as the leader of the tech company. When asked about fitting rest into his packed schedule, he candidly shared, "Of course, sleep is important", adding that he aims for a consistent six hours of sleep.

When asked about the possibility of finding time for sleep amidst his daily responsibilities, Pichai offered a relatable response."Look, I mean, of course you know sleep is important," he said, adding, "I try to get 6 hours that's my goal. And I, you know, I think I average around there."

Sundar Pichai on next Google CEO

Speaking at Bloomberg's Tech conference in San Francisco, Pichai quipped that "whoever is running it will have an extraordinary AI companion" when asked about qualities the public should expect in Google's next CEO.The comment reflects Google's deepening integration of AI across its operations, even as Pichai pushes back against fears that the technology will replace human workers. The CEO announced plans to expand Google's engineering workforce through 2026 while viewing AI as a productivity amplifier rather than a job killer.