Elon Musk's Lifelong Workaholic Habits Shape His Stance on Employee Work Hours

Elon Musk has been a workaholic obsessed with long hours since starting Zip2 in 1995, often sleeping at the office.
Musk expected overnight stays and a lack of work-life balance from Zip2 employees.
His "hardcore" approach to work has continued throughout his career.
Musk promoted 84-hour workweeks when taking over Twitter, demanding similar dedication.
Musk's stance on strict RTO policies likely stems from his own lifelong workaholic habits.

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