Lex Fridman

Elon Musk

Title: Elon Musk on Measuring Success, Time Allocation, and Decision Making

Summary:
- Elon Musk discusses his measure of success, which is based on how many useful things he can accomplish in his life.
- He emphasizes the importance of being useful on a day-to-day basis and maximizing utility.
- Time is the true currency, and Musk tries to make the best decisions to allocate his time most effectively.
- He mentions that a small improvement in decision-making can have a significant impact on the outcome, potentially worth millions or even billions of dollars.
- Taking risks is considered on a percentage basis, as looking at it in absolute terms would never allow for any rest or personal happiness.
- Musk acknowledges that his happiness and well-being are essential for making good decisions.
- His motivation is driven by curiosity and the desire to understand the universe and contribute to the advancement of civilization's knowledge.
- Framing the right questions is often more challenging than finding the answers.

Concluding sentence: Elon Musk's approach to success involves maximizing usefulness, making well-informed decisions, valuing time, and maintaining personal well-being, while seeking to understand and advance our knowledge of the universe.

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