- Steve Jobs was a fruitarian and for several years in his youth, he would only eat fruits, nuts, and seeds. He believed that a diet consisting of only fruits would make him healthier and more creative. He even named his company “Apple” after his favorite fruit and to signify simplicity and elegance, just like the fruit.
- Steve Jobs was known for his unconventional leadership style, and he had an interesting habit of taking walks with his colleagues during meetings. He believed that walking and talking helped him think more creatively and made meetings more productive. In fact, he famously conducted his business meetings while walking, and even had a 1-mile walking trail built at Apple’s headquarters for this purpose. This practice was so ingrained in the company’s culture that it came to be known as a “walking meeting.”
- Mark Zuckerberg is red-green colorblind, which means he has difficulty distinguishing between red and green hues. As a result, he chose blue as the dominant color for Facebook’s logo and design, because he can see blue hues most vividly. In fact, he once said in an interview, “Blue is the richest color for me. I can see all of blue.” Today, blue is an iconic part of Facebook’s branding and is instantly recognizable worldwide.
- One fun fact about Mark Zuckerberg is that he has a personal challenge of reading a book every two weeks. In 2015, he started a book club called “A Year of Books” in which he selected a book every two weeks for members to read and discuss together. This challenge has inspired many people to read more and has brought attention to some lesser-known books that might not have otherwise received much publicity.
- Warren Buffet is one of the most successful investors in the world, and has been nicknamed the “Oracle of Omaha” due to his home base in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Buffet bought his first stock at the age of 11 and started investing seriously in his teenage years.
- Despite his immense wealth, Buffet is known for his frugal lifestyle. He still lives in the same house he bought in 1958 for $31,500 and is famously known for enjoying junk food like McDonald’s and Cherry Coke.