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Successful people don't mess around when it comes to their working space.

A desk has to be a place where you can be productive, healthy, and comfortable for many hours, day in day out.

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark prefers a sparse desk, while Peter Guber, co-owner of the L.A. Dodgers, keeps his desk "crowded" with memorabilia "to create an un-intimidating environment for business associates."

Michael Moritz, Chairman at Sequoia Capital, keeps a bottle of emergency whiskey "for the bad surprise." 

And some professionals don't work at a desk at all.

As a part of LinkedIn's “View From My Desk” series, some of the most successful professionals in the world revealed where they work. We're publishing the highlights with permission.