Lutz van der Horst Shares Struggles With Numbers and Daily Routines

The 'heute-show' reporter opens up about his challenges with math, memory, and his unique approach to work schedules.

Lutz van der Horst, a 49-year-old reporter for ZDF's satirical 'heute-show,' revealed his difficulty with numbers and historical dates, describing math as his greatest challenge.
He shared that even remembering his parents' birth years is tough, which also made history a difficult subject for him in school.
To address his struggles, he opted for a highly memorable phone number in the 1990s to simplify his daily life.
Van der Horst noted that his mood and productivity are highly dependent on the time of day, with mornings being his most energetic period.
His team often starts work early during political events, aligning with his preference for morning productivity to capture key moments efficiently.