Elon Musk slept in office, showered at YMCA and coded 7 days a week
A viral video from 2014 shows Elon Musk discussing his early struggles, including working 100-hour weeks and living in his office to build his first company. The article uses these anecdotes to illustrate his work ethic and path to becoming the world's wealthiest person.
Why it matters
Musk's 'hustle culture' philosophy continues to influence modern business leadership and startup expectations.
Elon Musk is often linked to the real-life counterpart of fictional billionaire industrialist Tony Stark. But the Tesla CEO hasn't always lived a life for the book. What makes Musk a true example is his journey from humble beginnings to days of struggle and finally, the peak of success.The 55-year-old has a net worth estimated between $916 billion and $952 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the world. But reaching here took many steps and wrong turns he braved. It was Musk's sheer dedication that paved the way for his success and among them lies the much-famous lesson of a 100-hour workweek.In a clip going viral online, Musk revealed the hardship he faced while building his first company with his brother, Kimbal. He said that in order to become successful, one needs to work super hard.
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