The CEO of a $36 billion tech company breaks down the intense daily schedule that he says sets him up for success

Brad Smith

Intuit CEO Brad Smith said he's an "early to bed and early to rise kind of guy."

For Intuit CEO Brad Smith, time is everything.

"The three resources we have in our jobs are dollars, people, and time," he told Business Insider.

You can always ask for more money and volunteers, he said.

"But you can never get any more time," he said. "So be really thoughtful about where is the highest impact place for you to spend your time. Treasure that. Be really clear about where you're going to spend your time."

Smith, who runs the $36 billion finance and business software company behind products like TurboTax and QuickBooks, described most of his days as a "roller coaster ride." Still, he likes to stick to an intensive schedule, in order to make the most of his time.

Here's how Smith breaks down his day: