- Saving money is the way.
- First principles — what is *possible* simply from a physics perspective?
- DELETE DELETE DELETE!
Eric Kim has drawn several lessons from Elon Musk’s life and approach, which can be insightful for those interested in innovation and entrepreneurship:
- Be Yourself: Instead of trying to become someone else, like Elon Musk, focus on being yourself and take only the parts from others that you find inspiring oai_citation:1,7 Lessons Elon Musk Has Taught Me – ERIC KIM.
- Audacious Vision and Goals: Embrace first principles thinking and aim to transcend conventional limits, focusing on what’s physically possible oai_citation:2,7 Lessons Elon Musk Has Taught Me – ERIC KIM.
- Cost Cutting and Scrappiness: Innovation and entrepreneurship can benefit from a focus on reducing costs and being resourceful oai_citation:3,7 Lessons Elon Musk Has Taught Me – ERIC KIM.
- Passion for Deletion: Innovation often involves deletion and simplification. It’s about removing the unnecessary to find clarity and efficiency oai_citation:4,7 Lessons Elon Musk Has Taught Me – ERIC KIM.
- Design Passion: Design is crucial. Like Elon Musk, investing your soul in design can lead to products that truly stand out and captivate oai_citation:5,7 Lessons Elon Musk Has Taught Me – ERIC KIM.
- Embracing Controversial Decisions: Being a great entrepreneur might require making tough, sometimes unpopular decisions, and not being afraid to be seen as the “bad guy” oai_citation:6,7 Lessons Elon Musk Has Taught Me – ERIC KIM.
- Beyond Success or Failure: Commitment to a cause or belief, rather than focusing solely on success or failure, is key. It’s about putting your soul into what you believe in oai_citation:7,7 Lessons Elon Musk Has Taught Me – ERIC KIM.
These lessons reflect a blend of personal authenticity, visionary thinking, practical resourcefulness, and a willingness to challenge norms and make bold decisions. They suggest a path that values deep commitment and personal conviction over conventional measures of success.