A glimpse into Elon Musk’s World
Musk had always struck Vance as a guy who became wealthy by preying on people’s self–hatred and fear.
According to Elon Musk, there isn't much innovation anymore because most people are too focused on law, finance, and the Internet. ~ Ashlee Vance
The best minds of my generation are thinking about how to make people click ads. ~ Ashlee Vance
Musk's childhood was troubled and hard
We are conditioned to raise children in the same way our parents or primary caregivers raised us. It takes intentional efforts to go against the tide. ~ Ashlee Vance
Elon Musk's unplanned trip to Canada from South Africa had some glitches but helped define his future
Besides their studies, he and his brother would cold-call interesting people and ask them out to lunch — this was how Musk landed a summer internship with Peter Nicholson at the Bank of Nova Scotia.
Camp around places where your uniqueness is noticed and appreciated if you want to enjoy a happy life. ~ Ashlee Vance
he told people about his big ambition to pursue three fields — space, renewable energy, and the Internet. He felt they were useful and essential for the future.
The Musk’s brothers launched a start-up to help businesses get online
If you have decided on what to do with your life, choosing to be an apprentice under masters will enable you to scale faster. ~ Ashlee Vance
A dot-com millionaire with a lot of confidence
Don't keep permanent enemies in business because you don't know whose support you will need in the future. ~ Ashlee Vance
If the rules are such that you can’t make progress, then you have to fight the rules. ~ Ashlee Vance
Musk moved to Los Angeles to be around aeronautics thinkers that he could learn from
Your mental and physical environments affect your thoughts and behaviors. ~ Ashlee Vance
Tesla almost went bankrupt at the production stage
Don't be afraid to enter uncharted territories in business, provided you're willing to learn and be resilient. ~ Ashlee Vance
Musk’s achievements transformed him into one of the most respected doers in Silicon Valley
Choosing business partners with complementary skills is so important, especially if you're a lean startup. ~ Ashlee Vance
Musk just has an intense and extraordinary level of conviction that puts most people off.
Conclusion
the first lesson is that you shouldn't sacrifice your dreams for anything. Your hopes and aspirations are valid. So, honor them by giving your all to turning them into a reality.
You will encounter challenges on your path to success and significance but keeping your head high and focusing on your life's vision will enable you to scale through.
Try this
Follow your dreams no matter how grand they might seem in the beginning. Learn to connect with other people, especially those people with skills and knowledge that match your goals.
make partnerships a core value — you can't do everything alone. Everyone who wants to get ahead in life must learn to discern and keep important partnerships.