Elon Musk has been a workaholic since at least 1995. Musk's obsession with work has set a precedent for CEOs who are aggressively enforcing RTO policies. AdvertisementAdvertisementJim Ambras, an early employee at Zip2, recalled that Elon Musk had no pillow or sleeping bag. This kind of approach to work has stayed with Elon Musk throughout his career. AdvertisementAdvertisementMany of Elon Musk's and other CEOs' employees excel in their roles but have little interest in pursuing a workaholic, "hardcore" lifestyle.

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