If the rules are such that you can’t make progress, then you have to fight the rules”
“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.” – Elon Musk
Don’t confuse schooling with education. I didn’t go to Harvard but the people that work for me did“
Any product that needs a manual to work is broken”
I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary”
Good ideas are always crazy until they’re not”
Constantly think about how you could be doing things better. Keep questioning yourself”
Great companies are built on great products”
“It’s OK to have your eggs in one basket as long as you control what happens to that basket.” – Elon Musk
“You have to say, ‘Well, why did it succeed where others did not?'” – Elon Musk
“Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.” – Elon Musk
“Being an entrepreneur is like eating glass and staring into the abyss of death.” – Elon Musk
“If you’re co-founder or CEO, you have to do all kinds of tasks you might not want to do… If you don’t do your chores, the company won’t succeed… No task is too menial.” – Elon Musk
“Really pay attention to negative feedback and solicit it, particularly from friends. … Hardly anyone does that, and it’s incredibly helpful.” – Elon Musk
The first step is to establish that something is possible; then probability will occur.” – Elon Musk
“I don’t spend my time pontificating about high-concept things; I spend my time solving engineering and manufacturing problems.” – Elon Musk
“People should pursue what they’re passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else.” – Elon Musk
As much as possible, avoid hiring MBAs. MBA programs don’t teach people how to create companies.” – Elon Musk
People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It is important that people look forward to coming to work in the morning and enjoy working.” – Elon Musk
“Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up.” – Elon Musk
“I don’t create companies for the sake of creating companies, but to get things done.” – Elon Musk
I’ve actually not read any books on time management.” – Elon Musk
What makes innovative thinking happen?… I think it’s really a mindset. You have to decide.” – Elon Musk
