Nvidia's billionaire founder: The top thing I believe today that my younger self wouldn't comprehend.

Huang used to fret about not having enough time to achieve all his goals.

Huang, the billionaire Nvidia CEO and co-founder, regrets worrying so much these days. He believes that if you prioritize yourself and avoid letting Outlook control your time, there is plenty of time to achieve your goals. Huang shared this insight on the "Acquired" podcast last year.

Huang advised being strategic in identifying and focusing on the most important things that need attention at work and at home, which would allow one to do everything they want while his younger self might disagree.

"Huang advised against doing everything and emphasized the importance of prioritizing life, making sacrifices, and not letting Outlook dictate daily activities."

Prioritizing your responsibilities can increase productivity and improve work-life balance, according to research.

Huang instructs his employees to write down their top priorities in weekly emails to their managers, as reported by Business Insider, in order to enhance their focus and productivity.

The CEO of Nvidia, who founded the company from a Denny's booth in 1993 and grew it into a nearly $2.7 trillion tech giant, has described himself as a "perfectionist" and a "demanding" boss who is "not easy to work for." Given his reputation, it's not surprising to hear him admit that he once worried about not having enough time in the day.

In a 2003 speech at Stanford University, Huang joked about sacrificing sleep to gain more time.

At that time, he said, "It's always a good option because it creates more time when you don't sleep."

'Your time is not always yours'

Huang recognized the significance of managing his own time as a CEO, even when it wasn't readily available. In 2003, he emphasized the importance of self-discipline in taking control of one's time. He often instructed his admin to clear his calendar so that he could reclaim that time.

Mary Callahan Erdoes, CEO of J.P. Morgan's Asset & Wealth Management division, advised in 2016 that being maniacally focused on owning your calendar is a key to success, just like Huang.

If you don't consistently manage your tasks, they will control you, which is not an effective way to stay organized and in control.

Huang's typical workday involves a 14-hour workday, which he begins at 4 a.m. to exercise and spend time with his family. At work, he focuses on areas where he can have the greatest positive impact on Nvidia and his employees, including product-planning and strategy, as well as getting product feedback from customers.

Huang prioritizes his role as the custodian of culture when meeting with his employees, often while eating in the Nvidia cafeteria, as he stated in 2003.

Huang stated that he strives to allocate as much of his time as possible to activities that he believes will have a lasting impact on the company.

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