Many CEOs have unusual preferences and personal habits.

Whether they’re motivated by wellbeing or organization, these quirks seem integral to their success.

Nikola Tesla was eccentric and had a strong aesthetic sensibility.

He teaches us to embrace our presence on the earth.

Nikola Tesla believed deeply in the power of solitude.

“Be alone is the secret of invention; be alone, that is when ideas are born”.

We can reflect and think creatively, rather than diluting our attention with endless distractions.

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He regularly collaborated and socialized with some of the greatest minds of his time:

Fellow scientists Politicians, Business people

• Rudyard Kipling

• John Muir

• Henry Clay Frick

• Albert Einstein

Tesla Even received a celebratory letter from Albert Einstein...

Though he took cat naps throughout the day.

Tesla also claimed he never slept more than 2 hours.

Once he stopped eating solid foods, opting instead for liquid sustenance like warm milk and juices.

Tesla strongly believed

The ability to focus on something is directly propor...