Elon Musk is one of the richest people in the world and is known for his odd lifestyle choices and unwavering work ethic. It is well known that Musk, as CEO of Tesla and X, works more than 100 to 120 hours a week, which is an amazing feat in and of itself. We all have 24 hours in a day, so what does Musk do that makes him so much more effective than everyone else? Many times over the years, the billionaire has shared parts of his daily life in tweets, Reddit posts, and Joe Rogan’s show. Here are some of Elon Musk’s habits that will help you be more successful:
1. Six hours of sleep every day is ideal
If you want to get the most out of your sleep, Elon Musk once said that for him, six hours is the best amount. He also sleeps six hours every night, which helps him feel better and gets more done. Musk once said in a Reddit Q&A that he sleeps for six hours and wakes up every day at 7am. “I find if I don’t get enough sleep, I’m quite grumpy… my mental acuity would be affected,” he said. He also said that he wouldn’t eat breakfast every day, but he would make sure to take a shower every morning because it helps him think of great ideas.
2. A strong work attitude and concentration
Elon Musk runs a lot of businesses, like Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, X, and The Boring Company. He often worked close to 100 hours a week, while most people only work 40 hours a week on average. He works hard, but he also works smart, which helps him stay focused and get more done than everyone else. Musk is said to use a more intense version of the Pomodoro method to do this. He divides up the time he spends on each job into smaller chunks. He breaks up his day into short 5-minute chunks, which helps him get the most done. This keeps him from being distracted and lets him focus on important jobs instead of switching between them. This also helps him fit in things like meetings, food, emails, and social media.
3. Work out
At times, Elon Musk makes time to work out, even though he doesn’t really enjoy it. In the end, you can only be focused at work and other things in life if your body and mind are fit. “If I could, I wouldn’t work out at all…” For sure, it gets harder for me to stay slim as I age, he told Joe Rogan in a talk. On the other hand, Musk takes time to work out on a bike and watch TV. Musk is also said to do martial arts, such as Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which help him stay fit and busy.
4. Make plans for tomorrow
Elon Musk plans his day to focus on the most important tasks, and he also plans the next day the night before, which helps him stay ahead of everyone else. People also say that he doesn’t eat or drink before bed because it helps him sleep better 5. Read, read, read
Even though Elon Musk is very successful, he still finds time to read and learn new things every day. People say that Musk reads a lot before bed, which helps him rest and get ideas. Musk has been an avid reader since he was a child in South Africa. Every day, he is said to read for over 10 hours. He has grown as a person and come up with new thoughts by reading.
