Elon Musk: An exemplary piece of talent to learn from, for every Entrepreneur!

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As an Entrepreneur you think too much! But how far?  Is the question. Have your thoughts invaded the Space or extra-terrestrial existence of life?  Elon Musk is one of the great minds who has moved from Thinking to Achieving something that is not just out of the box but Out of this World!

I am sure what interests you is to know the source of the inspiration that is fueling Elon Musk to take up such formidable tasks in the field of Space, Solar Energy and Battery operated cars. Here are some takeaways to ponder about Elon Musk’s inspirations to perform such tasks.

He can read up to 10 hrs. per day 

Witness the power of Reading. Reading just not shapes you to be a better being, but also it helps the mind to evolve and think free from any social or personal biases. Elon Musk’s started companies which are globally acclaimed as most innovative companies paving the way for future. 

The value of reading is eternal and extremely rewarding.  Voracious readers would always prefer to call themselves as learners so become a learner quickly and start reaping the benefits of it.

Was bullied in School and even thrown down from a staircase!

You would have to see the darkness to experience the dawn. Experience is the most valuable teacher and a companion that shall remain with you for your lifetime and it will keep fueling you to act in the right manner.  Each time you experience a bad day, your consciousness guides you to change your strategy to build better experiences and when your experiential learning exceeds the number of mistakes, you start succeeding. Remember Success is unreal without failures…

Has existential crisis during his early days.

The biggest motivation for a relentless execution is Crisis! We may see it as bad fortune or some astronomical theory leading to such days. But the reality is you have to start executing, failing during early days and keep moving away from the situation of crisis.

Has obtained Wharton Economics and Physics degree.

Nothing can replace education and knowledge. Either you study in a college or attain enlightenment through education on your own. But you would have to study to gain knowledge and there is no substitution to this.

Has even slept and stayed in his office in the initial days of his Entrepreneurship!

The idea forms purpose of your life. Your priority shall be your Idea. Every other thing that is not going to impact your purpose of life will be secondary such as hardships, failures and scarcity of money & other resources.