How do the world’s greatest minds find inspiration? It all starts with a simple daily routine…
Evan Williams is a multitasker above all else. Founder of several high-profile technology companies, like Blogger, Twitter, and Medium.
His various investments have netted the 44-year-old over US$1.7-billion. You might think that – with several of the world’s most-valuable websites in his charge – Williams would spend more time at work than most. However, the opposite is true.
He makes sure to take two hours each lunchtime in the gym. Everyone’s energy levels fluctuate during the day, and everyone’s body is different.
Although Williams used to visit the gym in the morning, he found that it wasn’t the best time for him to be there. “My focus is usually great first thing in the morning, so going to the gym first is a trade-off of a very productive time. Instead, I’ve started going mid-morning or late afternoon”.
Despite leaving work in the middle of the workday, Williams agrees that taking the time away from work is more beneficial overall. “It feels weird at first, to leave the office in the middle of the day, but total time spent is nearly the same with higher energy and focus across the board.”
Williams joins a growing club of billionaire businessmen and leaders who put exercise at the forefront of their daily routine, including Richard Branson (swimming and rock climbing), Michael Corbat (interval training) and Barack Obama (who plays 45-minutes of basketball per day).