CEO Quirks Unveiled: From Predawn Workouts to Midnight Massages

• Tech CEOs embrace quirky habits to boost productivity and manage stress
• Routines range from extreme workouts to unconventional eating patterns
• Leaders employ unique strategies for problem-solving and staying connected to their businesses

Early Birds and Night Owls

Tech CEOs are known for their unconventional habits, and recent revelations showcase just how unique their routines can be.

Josh York, CEO of Gymguyz, starts his day at an eye-watering 3:29 a.m., followed by a 90-minute workout and ice bath.

On the other end of the spectrum, Steven Bartlett, known for his “Diary of a CEO” podcast, indulges in 11 p.m. massages to unwind.

Productivity Hacks or Oddball Tactics?

Some leaders swear by unusual dietary choices. Elon Musk kicks off his mornings with a donut, while Mark Zuckerberg consumes a whopping 4,000 calories daily to fuel his intensive MMA training.

Jack Dorsey, when leading both Twitter and Block, adhered to a strict regimen of walking five miles, meditating for two hours, and eating just one meal per day.

Mind Games and Market Research

When tackling tough problems, former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos engages in mind-wandering during meetings of undetermined length.

Bernard Arnault, the LVMH chief, spends his weekends visiting company-owned stores, scrutinizing every detail.

Meanwhile, Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel takes a hands-on approach, visiting his stores twice daily and relying on in-house cheesemongers for party planning advice.