"According to Forbes, he's amassed a fortune worth $491 billion, making him the world's richest person. Musk has said he didn't get there by working a typical 40-hour week, and is insteadknown to have a strenuous schedule that he said has demanded 120-hour workweeks in the past. Still, the South African mogul shares similarities with the average person in his typical daily routine. Like many of us, Musk enjoys a sweet treat in the morning and spends time scrolling social media."
"So, he's typically waking up around 9 a.m. each day. He might've been trolling when he wrote a response to a doctor that same year on X saying he eats "a donut every morning," but a quick search of Musk's posts reveals he's quite a fan of the pastry. Speaking on "The Katie Miller Podcast" in December 2025, he gave an updated glimpse into his morning routine, saying his typical breakfast is "steak and eggs and coffee.""
Elon Musk serves as CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and operates the social media platform X. He is the father of at least 14 children and has a reported net worth of $491 billion. He has said he did not reach his position working a typical 40-hour week and has worked as much as 120-hour weeks. He typically sleeps about six hours, going to bed around 3 a.m. and waking near 9 a.m. His morning routine includes either a donut or a breakfast of steak, eggs, and coffee. He has credited showering with the biggest positive effect on his daily life. He posts on X almost daily and maintains a demanding, highly scheduled work routine.
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