Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is not only one of the most influential figures in the technology industry but also a person with fascinating habits, opinions and views on life. In a detailed podcast interview, he talked about his everyday life, his unusual retirement plan and many other personal details. Here you can find out what the Apple boss does behind the scenes.
Shortly before Christmas, Tim Cook travelled to Great Britain, where he met King Charles III, among others. During his visit, he also took in a conversation in the "Table Manners" podcast by Jessie and Lennie Ware. For over an hour, Cook spoke openly about topics such as his morning routine, the challenges of his job, his childhood and even his culinary preferences. These insights give an exciting picture of a man who is much more than the head of one of the largest companies in the world.
Tim Cook's retirement plans
When asked if he would ever retire, Cook replied that he could not imagine it in the traditional way. He explained:
I can't imagine sitting at home and doing nothing.
For him, it is important to remain intellectually stimulated and to continue working on improvements for the future. Even as a child, he was always looking for challenges and was already working at the age of 11 or 12. This attitude still influences him today.
His morning routine
Tim Cook starts his day at 5 a.m. - sometimes even earlier. For him, this is the calmest and most controlled time of the day. After a coffee and a bowl of cereal, he devotes himself to his emails, which often demand a lot of his attention. In total, he receives 500 to 600 emails a day, sometimes even more if extraordinary events occur. Despite this flood of messages, Cook manages to concentrate on the essentials.
Childhood and first jobs
In the interview, Cook also talked about his childhood in Alabama. He grew up in humble circumstances and started working at an early age. His first job was delivering newspapers, and later he fried burgers in a fast-food restaurant called Tasty Freeze. At the time, he earned $1.10 an hour - a salary that was even below the minimum wage at the time but was legal. These experiences shaped him and made him the disciplined person he is today.
culinary preferences
Although his last name is "Cook," Tim Cook rarely cooks himself. Instead, he raves about Caffè Macs, Apple's own canteen. He often eats lunch there and also takes his dinner home during the week, usually fish. One of his favorite dishes is roast chicken, which reminds him of his childhood. He also loves dark chocolate. As for wine, he prefers a Kistler Chardonnay.
Details from Apple Park
Cook mentioned in the interview that there are fruit trees in Apple Park that are used to make jam. These small details show how much importance Apple places on sustainability and quality.
Surprising things from the interview
Cook shared an amusing anecdote about his "Genmoji," explaining how he recently worked on creating an emoji with a Christmas scene from London that reflects his love of Christmas and the British capital.
Tim Cook personally: What drives and inspires him
Tim Cook is not only the CEO of Apple but also a person with clear principles and a passion for challenges. Whether it is his unconventional retirement plans, his structured morning routine or his love of good food - the interview provides rare insights into the life of one of the most important leaders of our time. If you want to find out more about Cook, you should listen to the entire podcast episode, which is available on Apple Podcasts available is. (Image: Apple)
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