11 strikingly normal evening routines that set some of the most powerful names in business up for success
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey meditates
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Thrive Global founder Arianna Huffington sets herself up for a night of quality sleep
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Since founding Thrive Global, Huffington has become a major advocate for proper sleep hygiene and wellness in general.
According to Huffington's book "The Sleep Revolution," her bedtime ritual includes "'escorting' her electronic devices out of her room," a hot bath, and a soothing cup of chamomile or lavender tea. Huffington caps the night off by writing down a list of things she's grateful for.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai spends time with his family
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The Google CEO has emphasized achieving a work-life balance in the past. Back in 2015, Pichai promised to be home every night in time to put his kids to bed himself, Buzzfeed reported.
First Daughter Ivanka Trump checks her email
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Trump wrote in her book "Women Who Work" that she sometimes enjoys relaxing over wine, pasta, and the "Real Housewives." More often, however, the First Daughter spends most of her time answering emails, according to MyMorningRoutine.com.
Intuit CEO Brad Smith catches a show with his family
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The Intuit CEO finishes the day by eating dinner with his family and watching a TV show before bed, Business Insider reported.
... And so does Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
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The CEO of Amazon shares a habit with Gates — he likes to wash the dishes, too.
"I'm pretty convinced it's the sexiest thing I do," he once told Business Insider Editor-in-Chief Henry Blodget.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates washes the dishes...
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The richest man in the world has a very specific bedtime routine.
After dinner, he always washes the dishes, even if other people volunteer. Gates told Reddit users that he likes the way he washes the dishes.
Then, CNBC reported the Microsoft founder likes to read for an hour, to help himself fall asleep.
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg enjoys some 'bad TV'
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The Facebook COO sometimes unwinds by catching a few episodes of "bad TV," before turning off her phone and heading to bed, according to her post on Quora.
'Shark Tank' star Daymond John writes down his goals
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According to Business Insider's Rich Feloni, the "Shark Tank" judge creates a detailed list of his goals, including descriptions and deadlines for each one.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg tucks his kids in
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Every night, the Facebook CEO tucks his daughter Max in with a traditional Jewish prayer, the "Mi Shebeirach," The Huffington Post reported. It's likely the tradition still continues, given Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla recently welcomed another daughter, August.
Virgin founder Richard Branson eats dinner with family and friends
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Before turning in around 11 p.m., Branson winds down with family and friends after dinner, Business Insider reported. He wrote that "stories are shared and ideas are born" during such conversations.
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