Managing criticism with Elon Musk

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In this video from Motivation District, listeners hear from Elon Musk, well-known entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX. Throughout the video, Musk provides advice and insights on becoming a successful entrepreneur. Tesla and SpaceX were not always as successful as they are today. These companies went through rigorous levels of assessment and development. In 2008, Musk’s two companies were failing and he was faced with a difficult decision on whether to keep both companies alive or only one. 

Later in the video, Musk talks about hearing criticism from individuals he looked up to professionally. Hearing criticism against his projects, specifically, SpaceX was difficult to handle. Through his work, Musk is working to make a significant difference in spaceflight and make it accessible to anyone. Through time, he hopes to change their perception of his projects. Regardless, Musk continues to work hard to make this vision a reality. It is difficult to cut ties with a project when you have put in blood sweat and tears into it. Musk encourages his audience that if you have a vision you truly believes merit and high value to the world, then you should continue to pursue that dream. 

With easy to read captions and compelling images, Motivation District’s video is easily accessible and inspires its listeners to live more fully. This video can be accessed here: 

 

[Ella]

I remember reading something about him having next to nothing in his bank account and taking a risk on himself and that is how he got to be where he is. His story is amazing when you look at all the details behind it and what he has had to overcome within himself and his financial struggles.