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✎ Elon Musk’s story didn’t start with rockets and Teslas. It started with him sleeping on an office couch and showering at the YMCA because he couldn’t afford rent. Along with his brother Kimbal Musk, he poured everything into building Zip2, their first startup. Just like Steve Jobs, who once returned Coke bottles for food and walked miles for free meals, Elon sacrificed comfort for his dream. These stories show what many founders go through in the early days—living lean and betting on their vision.
✎ But it wasn’t just sacrifice—it was insane work ethic. Musk famously said, “Work like hell,” often putting in 80 to 100-hour weeks to outpace the competition. Research even shows that top CEOs work long hours, but Elon took it to another level. He knew that doubling his effort could achieve in months what might take others years. It wasn’t glamorous, but it gave him the momentum to push SpaceX and Tesla forward when most people thought he’d fail.
✎ The real lesson is grit. Elon’s journey through failed rockets, financial near-collapse, and endless critics proves perseverance is just as important as talent. Psychologist Angela Duckworth calls it “grit”—passion and perseverance over the long term. Elon bet everything, even after earning millions, because he believed in his mission. His story challenges you to ask: how far are you willing to go for your dream? Every sacrifice, every late night, every obstacle you overcome builds your story. Just like Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, your persistence today can turn into tomorrow’s success.
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