You know, people love to imagine Fortune 500 CEOs as superhumans – the kind of people who wake up at 4 a.m., meditate, close a billion-dollar deal before breakfast, and somehow still make it home in time for family dinner. But if you actually look behind the curtain, running one of the world’s biggest companies isn’t what most people think. You’re sitting at the intersection of money, politics, and global markets — and every decision you make sends shockwaves through all three. So let’s look at how these people actually get there, what they really do all day, and why — despite all their wealth and power — they’re only ever one mistake away from losing everything. These are the five secrets Fortune 500 CEOs don’t want you to know.