“The first step is to establish that something is possible; then probability will occur.”
“If you’re trying to create a company, it’s like baking a cake. You have to have all the ingredients in the right proportion.”
“Really, the only thing that makes sense is to strive for greater collective enlightenment.”
“You want to have a future where you’re expecting things to be better, not one where you’re expecting things to be worse.”
“If something is important enough, even if the odds are stacked against you, you should still do it.”
“I say something, and then it usually happens. Maybe not on schedule, but it usually happens.”
“I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.”
“Work like hell. I mean, you just have to put in 80 to 100 hour weeks every week. This improves the odds of success.”
“Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.”
Quotes by Elon Musk :
“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.”
“Don’t confuse education with schooling. I didn’t go to Harvard, but the people that work for me did.”
“I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.”
“Patience is a virtue, and I’m learning patience. It’s a tough lesson.”
“People should pursue what they’re passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else.”
“I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about what you’ve done and how you could be doing it better.”
“Great companies are built on great products.”
“I could either watch it happen or be a part of it.”
“Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up.”
“Brand is just a perception, and perception will match reality over time.”
“Life is too short for long-term grudges.”