53-year-old Musk's daily life: swiping his mobile phone in the morning to eat doughnuts, and going to bed at 3 o'clock in the morning

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2024-06-30 07:14Official account of Tencent News Technology Channel

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  Musk has amassed a huge fortune of more than $200 billion by running companies such as Tesla, SpaceX and X.

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  Musk, 53, is a father of at least 12 children and spends his time posting on X almost every day.

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  Musk will swipe his phone first in the morning, likes to eat donuts, almost never exercises, and takes a shower is his favorite.

Tencent Technology News According to foreign media reports, Elon Musk (Elon Musk) celebrated his 53rd birthday on June 28. He's definitely a busy guy, and this energetic tech guru leads several of the industry's leading tech companies. He is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), and the father of at least 12 children.

According to Forbes magazine, Musk has amassed a fortune of more than $200 billion, making him the richest man in the world. He once said that this achievement is not achieved by working just 40 hours a week.

Musk has said that he used to put in up to 20 hours a day to work. On a podcast in 2018, he shared his hectic work at Tesla and SpaceX, sometimes even spending a night on the factory floor, working more than 120 hours a week. However, he also revealed that after that, he worked hard to adjust his workload to 80 to 90 hours per week.

However, despite his busy work, Musk's life also has similarities with ordinary people. Like many of us, he enjoys sweets in the mornings and scrolls through social media in his free time.

Based on Musk's interviews and posts over the years, we can get a glimpse into the daily routines of the tech giant.

1. Wake up around 9 a.m. and eat a doughnut every morning

In an interview in 2023, Musk shared his routine. He usually chooses to go to bed around 3 a.m. to ensure that he can get 6 hours of sleep. As a result, he usually wakes up around 9 a.m. every morning.

Also in 2023, when he responded to a doctor's inquiry on platform X, he admitted that he "eats a doughnut every morning". While this may just be a joke for him, a quick glance at Musk's past posts reveals that he does have a soft spot for this sweet tooth.

However, Musk also stressed that everything should be done in moderation. In October of last year, he posted a post that read, "I only eat 0.4 donuts at a time because my brain's neural network can quantify it to 0 (rounded) donuts!" ”

2. Mornings usually start by swiping your phone

Musk said in 2022 that he was trying to break the cycle of looking at his phone when he got up. Musk has called it "a terrible habit" that he wants to get rid of.

However, according to people familiar with the matter, since last year, Musk has maintained the habit of checking his phone as soon as he wakes up to make sure he doesn't miss any important information.

Judging by Musk's behavior on X, this habit does not seem to have changed. He was already an active user of the social media platform before he officially acquired it in 2022.

While it's unclear if Musk finds time on X every day to post or reply to others, it's clear that he almost never leaves the app.

In the book "Elon Musk Biography", Musk revealed to biographer Walter Isaacson: "Sometimes, the first thing I do when I wake up is check if Twitter is working properly. ”

3. Taking a bath is an important part of Musk's daily life

Musk previously believed that bathing had the greatest positive impact on his daily life.

In 2015, during a Q&A session on Reddit, a user asked him which daily habits had the greatest impact on his life. Musk replied dryly, "Take a bath."

4. Every day, you have to decide which Tesla to drive to work

As the CEO of a leading electric car manufacturer, Musk naturally has a variety of options for his daily commute.

When a user on the X platform posted a meme about choosing between the Cybertruck, an electric pickup truck without an assisted driving system, and a Tesla Model S with self-driving technology, Musk humorously responded that it was a problem he faces "every day."

Since its official debut last November, the Cybertruck's unique electric pickup has been the backdrop to celebrity street photos and Instagram posts.

5. It is unclear whether you are sticking to the daily improvement plan for 2023

Like most people, Musk's physical exercise is intermittent. In a 2021 podcast interview, he told host Joe Rogan that he would hardly do any physical activity if he could have avoided it.

In June 2023, he reiterated on the X platform: "I almost never do specialized exercises, except for the occasional fun to pick up my child and throw it in the air. ”

But surprisingly, less than two months later, he declared that he was "lifting weights almost every day." Around the same time, rumors circulated that Musk was about to go head-to-head with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, making his workout routine even more intriguing.

6. Musk sometimes works late into the night, or even all night

Musk has admitted on several occasions that running multiple companies at the same time is a daunting task. In 2021, he said he would be flexible in his time to respond to the needs of individual companies based on the "current crisis".

An X user noted in January 2023 that Musk's day was hectic and fulfilling: testifying in lawsuits in the morning, attending events at Tesla factories in Nevada in the afternoon, and working on artificial intelligence with the Tesla team in the evenings — all in just one day. Faced with such a schedule, Musk responded that he even spent "midnight at X headquarters."

In a 2023 interview, Musk said: "My life seems to be stuck in a cycle: sleep, wake up, work, sleep, wake up, work again - a rhythm that I repeat seven days a week." This will be my life pattern for some time to come, as I have no other options. But I believe that once X is on track, it will be easier to manage than SpaceX or Tesla. ”

On Tesla's earnings call in April 2024, Musk once again emphasized: "Tesla takes up the vast majority of my working time, and I dedicate myself to it almost every day." Even on Sunday afternoons, I rarely find time to rest. ”

7. Go to bed around 3 a.m. and sleep for about 6 hours every night

Although Musk has failed to achieve eight hours of sleep per night, he has significantly improved his sleep habits. In the past, he had almost no chance of sleeping. By May 2023, Musk said he was no longer staying up late. Instead, he strives to make sure he gets at least six hours of sleep each night.

According to a biography of Musk written by Isaacson, the billionaire often wakes up late at night and ponders the challenges facing the company. His ex-girlfriend Grimes also revealed to Isaacson that Musk was addicted to the popular video game Elden Ring all night when it first hit the market.

Musk has a history of resting in his office and on the floor of Tesla's factories. Since acquiring X in 2022, he has almost considered his San Francisco headquarters a second home. He mentioned that he said there was a couch in the library that he would sleep on from time to time. (Compiler/Golden Deer)

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