A Joosr Guide to... Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future

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What does it take to achieve enormous success? How can I truly leave my mark on the world? These are questions that many of us ask ourselves, and who better to learn from than one of America's most controversial yet successful billionaires: Elon Musk.

Get an inside look at the entrepreneur's life, to understand exactly how he revolutionized multiple industries-and at what cost. Musk's endeavors will teach you how to dream big and strive harder. They also act as a cautionary tale about the danger of becoming someone who is too devoted to their work. If you want to learn exactly what it takes to make it big, this book may just be the answer.

You will learn:

· The risks you must be willing to take in order to achieve ultimate success

· Who you need to surround yourself with to move your endeavors forward

· Why the only ideas that will bring you "Musk-like" success are those that aim to change the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Joosr
• Release date: Feb 26, 2016
• ISBN: 9781785672620

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What’s it about?

Elon Musk is a brilliant, eccentric, and astonishingly determined individual, who constantly strives to leave a meaningful and lasting mark on the world. The pioneer behind such brands as PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, Musk is unafraid of dreaming big and achieving success—and he certainly doesn’t believe in the word impossible. He is responsible for staggering advancements in aerospace technology, electric cars, and solar power; and in understanding his life a little better, you can learn more about how to succeed in your own life on a grand scale.

Musk is undoubtedly gifted with extreme intelligence that has been a major strength throughout his life. However, his most valuable asset has been his unwavering determination. Despite being smart and talented, Musk has experienced many challenges in his quest for success. Most people could not have overcome such stress and difficulty; but then again Musk is not most people.

There are many important lessons in Elon Musk. It hasn’t all been success and happiness for the entrepreneur; and in fact, while his determination and drive has allowed him to surmount countless tough times, it has also made his life incredibly difficult. This is a glimpse into the