How to Acquire Skills like Elon Musk to Reach Great Levels?

How did Elon Musk develop four multibillion-dollar firms in four different sectors (software, energy, transportation, and aerospace) before his mid-40s?

Others have credited Musk's success to his heroic work ethic (he works 85-hour weeks regularly), his ability to create reality-altering visions for the future, and his extraordinary resilience.

Did you know?SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch received 2.3 million concurrent views on YouTube, making it the platform's second-most-watched live feed ever.

In this post, we'll be discussing the skills that you can acquire from Elon Musk to reach great levels.

Prefer Practical Experience Over a College Degrees

Musk said in a 2014 interview that young people shouldn't be consumed with the university degree they get and where they get it because it isn't always a necessity for a successful job.

Musk stated, "There is no need for a college degree at all." "Graduating from a prestigious university may indicate that a person is capable of great things, but this is not always the case."

Although Musk acknowledges the importance of education, he claims that the development and application of critical abilities in real-world working conditions provide employers with a better idea of the talent a rising star may bring to their company.

Improvisation

Boredom is something that no one enjoys. It's frequently all you can do to get your mind off the boredom of your daily work when you're faced with it. Musk asks us to play with one seemingly random feature concealed in his Teslas.

Improvisation is a great skill for entrepreneurs who frequently get bogged down in the weeds. It allows you to get out of your brain and connect with other people's needs, allowing you to respond more freely, spontaneously, and flexibly.

And, according to a tweet from a tech nerd in 2017, the preceding statement could be justified:

Simply press the voice button on the steering wheel and say something like "Play Monty Python" or "Navigate home." Voice commands are fairly effective.

Avoid Distractions and Concentrate on What Matters

Future leaders, according to Musk, should concentrate on tasks that will propel their careers, businesses, and lives forward. He devotes the majority of his time and attention to improving his ground-breaking Tesla electric sports automobiles.

"At Tesla, we've never spent any money on advertising," Musk stated. To make the greatest car possible, we've invested everything we have into engineering, design, and production. When we think about spending money, we question ourselves, "Will this result in a better product?" If it isn't the case, we won't spend the money."

Take Risks Without Fear

Musk, who has put money into the high-risk SpaceX and Tesla firms, believes that people with minimal responsibilities should not be afraid.

"People tend to overstate threats on a personal level," he noted. "It's one thing if you've got a mortgage and kids to look after... What would you do if you were laid off from your job? What would you do if you had to feed your family?

"That's OK, but what are the risks if you're still young and haven't finished college?" You're not going to go hungry in any modern economy.

"It's ridiculously simple to make enough money to live somewhere and consume food. It's very simple to accomplish. So, I'm not sure what they're scared of. I believe individuals are most terrified of failure, but when there isn't much at stake, they should be less risk-averse."

Be Open

"Godot is the first machine. We're still waiting... Elon Musk wrote on Twitter, "I don't know why, when, or where."

Musk isn't known for his patience, but he had no choice but to wait with the Boring Company tunnel project. His sweet, poignant reminders reassured us that he, too, is concerned about this.

"Playing full out" implies that you must be honest about your ideas and feelings to attain your objectives. Musk is a good example of this, demonstrating that you can be personable if you are talented enough while still running a successful corporation.

Likeability

Musk is a big fan of Douglas Adams, and he makes references to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy wherever he can. He also named the first passenger ship to Mars the "Heart of Gold" in a classic literature reference and designed the Falcon Heavy rocket with 42 engines, in addition to his Roadster stunt (which has since been reduced to 27).

His fondness for lighthearted science fiction and humour demonstrates that he is amusing and likeable. As a result, people are more likely to want to join him on whatever insane scheme he comes up with next.

Entrepreneurs must understand that when they're developing a community, they're also a part of it.

Learn the Fundamentals

Elon Musk is one of the few business leaders who can claim to have mastered the difficulties of electric vehicle production, let alone rocket science.

Musk stated the trick to quickly learning vast amounts of complicated information is a "root-and-branch" approach to research during a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" conversation. It necessitates that students grasp the fundamentals of a subject before concentrating on the finer points.

"I believe that most people are capable of learning far more than they believe. They don't even try to sell themselves short," Musk stated.

Final Thoughts

Make sure you learn these abilities well to engage in the type of deep thought that will propel you and your job forward.

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