Most successful people do things differently-there’s no way around it. From waking up at 3 am every morning to wearing the exact same outfit every single day, there are certain structures and sacrifices that typically need to be made in order to get ahead-even on the off-duty days when the rest of us are holed up on the couch with takeout pizza
5 Habits of World’s Top CEOs
They Wake Up Early
Prep for the week ahead
Don’t sweat the “Sunday Scaries”
- Instead, get to work strategizing and planning ahead so you can hit Monday fully prepared ready to go
- Jack Dorsey
- “Saturday I take off. Sunday is reflections, feedback, strategy and getting ready for the rest of the week”
…but they still catch up on sleep
Many of the world’s most successful minds, including Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and Apple CEO Tim Cook, make sure to get at least seven to eight hours of sleep every night even if it means going to bed a little earlier than most.
Make an effort to be active
The world’s most successful people always make sure to get in a workout on Saturday and Sunday
Spend time with loved ones
The regions around the world that live the longest-The Blue Zones-have one thing in common: they make time for loved ones and foster a sense of community.
- It only makes sense that the world’s most successful people follow suit.
Volunteer their time
73 percent of wealthy individuals volunteer for five or more hours per month
Make room for meditation
Meditation has become more mainstream outside of the woo-woo and personal development communities
Take time for hobbies and interests
Sir Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and many others enjoy spending time with their hobbies and passions just because they can’t control their schedules
