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Most of these extraordinary individuals believe that these rituals and a strict daily routine have helped them become who they are today.
Here’s a brief overview of how five tech titans start their mornings.
Jeff Bezos: $236 billion
The founder of Amazon enjoys taking it easy in the morning. He wakes up without an alarm, reads the newspapers, and sips on coffee. And no phone calls!
His favorite breakfast dish is octopus with potatoes, bacon, green garlic yogurt, and a poached egg.
After that, he heads to the gym, where he spends 30 minutes on cardio and 45 minutes on weight training.
According to the billionaire, his brain is most active at 10 a.m., which is when he holds the day’s key meetings and makes the most important decisions.
On Sunday mornings, Bezos makes homemade pancakes, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Life Hacks:
- Simplify your decision-making process: for important choices, designate your most productive time; don’t waste too much time on trivial decisions (like what to eat or wear).
- Schedule important meetings and work during the hours when you’re usually most focused.
Elon Musk: $415.8 billion
The founder of Tesla and SpaceX doesn’t wake up too early—around 7:00 a.m. He prefers to get enough sleep to stay energized throughout the day.
Musk quickly checks his phone. Unlike other billionaires, he often has a donut for breakfast, but sometimes he skips it altogether.
He emphasizes that a morning shower is the most important part of his day, as it helps him wake up properly and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Overall, the billionaire believes his morning should be simple and orderly, knowing that chaos awaits him throughout the day.
Life Hacks:
- Start your day wisely: first, check important emails—this will help you strategize before arriving at the office.
- Manage your time: break it into intervals to focus on different tasks without feeling overwhelmed. If you have too many tasks, set deadlines for each one.
Mark Zuckerberg: $213.5 billion
The founder of Meta starts his day promptly at 8 a.m. by checking Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp on his phone. He admits that this habit isn’t ideal.
In the morning, Zuckerberg practices jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. After his workout, he showers and gets dressed. He prefers to wear the same outfit every day to focus his mental energy on the most important decisions.
When it comes to breakfast, the billionaire keeps it simple: he eats whatever is in the fridge, favoring straightforward foods.
Life Hacks:
- Don’t try to do everything at once: focus on what’s most important.
- Stay active: even a quick morning workout can energize you for the entire day.
Tim Cook: $2.3 billion
The CEO of Apple wakes up between 3:45 and 4:00 a.m. During the first hour after waking, he reads about 700 emails from customers and employees.
At 5 a.m., he heads to the gym for an hour. He doesn’t check his phone during his workout but listens to music—mostly classic rock. After the gym, the billionaire showers and has a breakfast of unsweetened cereal, almond milk, scrambled eggs, and turkey bacon.
Life Hacks:
- Start your day early: use these quiet hours for yourself before tackling your most important tasks.
- Stay active: regular exercise will improve your physical and mental health.
Sam Altman: $1.1 billion
He enjoys a large espresso right after waking up. By the way, Altman doesn’t wake up early. During the 15 minutes he spends checking emails, he uses full-spectrum LED light to stay alert. If his attention starts to wane during his morning routine, he takes a break or switches to other tasks. Sam Altman claims that the morning is his most productive time of day, so he tries to schedule all his meetings before noon.
Life Hacks:
- Use full-spectrum LED lighting in the morning or spend some time outside to recharge your energy.
- Listen to your energy levels: if you start losing focus, switch to another task or take a break to recharge.
