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13 hobbies highly successful people practice in their spare time

Rachel GillettJul 10, 2016, 17:37 IST

Former Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates plays bridge during the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting weekend in Omaha, Nebraska May 1, 2011. Gates is on the Berkshire Hathaway board of directors. REUTERS/Rick WilkingREUTERS/Rick Wilking

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 13 highly successful people: