Elon Musk

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Elon Musk is a renowned entrepreneur and businessman whose goal is to create a multi-planetary world and transition to sustainable energy. As of 2026, he was the richest person in the world with a net worth of approximately $839 billion.

About him: Born in South Africa in 1971, he holds a bachelor's degree in physics and economics from Pennsylvania. He started selling Blastar toys at the age of 12.

His works (both well-known and lesser-known):

· Well-known: SpaceX (reusable rockets), Tesla (electric cars), PayPal (electronic payments). · Less well-known: Zip2 (his first company, sold for $300 million), SolarCity (solar energy), The Boring Company (tunnels to solve congestion), Neuralink (brain-computer interface), xAI (a competitor to OpenAI).

His personality: He is extremely hardworking, sleeping in factories during crises. He is characterized by resilience (he faced the bankruptcy of his two companies in 2008), and he has high confidence bordering on unhealthy narcissism.

His thinking style: He uses "first-principles reasoning" (breaking down the problem into its basic laws of physics and reconstructing it). For example, he calculated the cost of the raw materials for the rocket and built it at a lower price. He learns from failure (the first three rockets failed, and the fourth succeeded). However, this approach might fail in human problems and relationships.

Personality and leadership

• Intense and “Storm”: Musk is known for his tireless work ethic, often working long hours and sleeping in his factories during times of crisis. He has described his mind as a “storm,” reflecting his high-pressure leadership style. He believes in leading from the front, saying that employees should know their leader is “not in a fun place.” • Extreme openness and risk-taking: Psychologists classify his personality as exceptionally "open to experience," characterized by curiosity and a desire to challenge norms. He also possesses remarkable resilience, having survived the bankruptcies of Tesla and SpaceX in 2008. • A complex public figure: His charismatic self-confidence and controversial social media presence have led experts to note that he exhibits traits associated with healthy narcissism, which can be beneficial for strong leadership.

thinking style

• First Principles Thinking: This is one of Musk's most famous cognitive tools. Instead of relying on industry standards or comparisons, he breaks down problems down to the most fundamental truths (such as the laws of physics).