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I read books and talked to people. I mean that’s kind of how one learns anything. There’s lots of great books out there & lots of smart people.
Elon MuskElon Musk I always like going South; somehow, it feels like going downhill.
Elon MuskElon Musk It is a mistake to hire huge numbers of people to get a complicated job done.
Elon MuskElon Musk The extension of life beyond Earth is the most important thing we can do as a species.
Elon MuskElon Musk Most people can learn a lot more than they think they can. They sell themselves short without trying.
Elon MuskElon Musk Give people their freedom back!
Elon MuskElon Musk I hate writing about personal stuff. I don’t have a Facebook page. I don’t use my Twitter account. I am familiar with both, but I don’t use them.
Elon MuskElon Musk The only reason I was able to accomplish things is the great people willing to work with me.
Elon MuskElon Musk My mentality is that of a samurai. I would rather commit seppuku than fail.
Elon MuskElon Musk I’ve actually not read any books on time management.
Elon MuskElon Musk Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up.
Elon MuskElon Musk You want to have a future where you’re expecting things to be better, not one where you’re expecting things to be worse.
Elon MuskElon Musk For my part, I will never give up, and I mean never.
Elon MuskElon Musk When I was in college, I wanted to be involved in things that would change the world.
Elon MuskElon Musk It’s OK to have your eggs in one basket as long as you control what happens to that basket.
Elon MuskElon Musk I think life on Earth must be about more than just solving problems. It’s got to be something inspiring, even if it is vicarious.
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Elizabeth LeahElizabeth Leah We suffered. We worried. We lost. We wept. But loved, and laughed, and cared, and helped.
Iestyn TudorIestyn Tudor Avoid spending a long period of time alone, getting out of bed is a big accomplishment.
Lesha VergnolLesha Vergnol I don’t want to forget you, even though its best to, now you’re just the empty space, in my bedroom.
Chris AllchinChris Allchin A strong friendship doesn’t need your daily attention.
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N.M SanchezN.M Sanchez I had fun in the markets for a while but learned investing in myself and business was a better use of my funds.
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