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| Successful People & Their Hobbies by magazineguy(op): 9:13pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
The most successful people know there is more to life than simply eating, sleeping, and working. Everyone needs to enjoy some downtime every now and then, and making the most of your free time by taking up a hobby can even help make you more successful. Playing a musical instrument, for example, can stimulate your creativity, analytical skills, and fine motor skills. For a little inspiration, here are the hobbies of highly successful people |
| Re: Successful People & Their Hobbies by magazineguy(op): 9:14pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
Richard Branson plays chess Branson is well-known for his adventurous side, and you’ve likely seen many a photo of the Virgin Group founder kitesurfing and hanging out on the high seas. But perhaps his favorite hobby is far more of a mental activity. “I think chess may just be the best game in the world,” he writes on Virgin’s blog. “It combines the greatest aspects of many different sports — tactics, planning, bravery and risk-taking — plus you can have a cup of tea and often a stimulating conversation while you play!” Branson says he’s likely played thousands of games in his lifetime, and he tells The Telegraph afternoons on Necker Island are always spent on the beach, oftentimes playing chess with his kids. |
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| Re: Successful People & Their Hobbies by magazineguy(op): 9:16pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
Bill Gates plays bridge Gates has a few hobbies that he considers “old-fashioned,” and the billionaire tells Reddit he is an “avid bridge player.” He also loves playing tennis, and considers spending time with his kids a favorite pastime. magazineguy: |
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George W. Bush paints It turns out that the former US President is also a prolific painter, having painted more than 50 puppies, numerous landscapes, and at least 30 world leaders. Bush took up painting after leaving office in 2009 and spent a month in Florida learning the art from a Georgia-based painter. magazineguy: |
| Re: Successful People & Their Hobbies by magazineguy(op): 9:19pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
Angelina Jolie collects weapons As previously reported on, Jolie is another Hollywood actor with a unique hobby: She collects knives with her family. Jolie tells W Magazine that her mom introduced her to daggers when she was a kid, and that she has passed this hobby on to her son, Maddox. She says the knife blades she gives him are dulled so he can’t hurt himself, and that their dagger purchases are always “accompanied by discussions about violence.” In another interview with Conan O’Brien, Jolie shows off her skills with a butterfly knife and explains that her fascination with weapons comes from the history behind them: “There’s just something beautiful about them.” magazineguy: |
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