Elon Musk Gives Us the Inside Scoop on a Roller‑Coaster Year
“Excruciating,” the headline says, but behind the buzzwords we find a guy who’s really had a rough wheel‑spin.
In an uncommon, almost heart‑crying sit‑down with the New York Times, Elon Musk—CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX—shared that this past year was the most difficult and painful he’s ever endured. He went on to shrug off any idea of regret, saying, “Why would I?”
Heard on Wall Street that he’s in a new drama
Just last week, Musk spun a surprise on the stock market: he’s thinking of taking Tesla private for $420 a share and claimed the deal is “secured.” Now, he’s hunting for the cash to make that happen. The Times reports that SpaceX might back the move by putting money into Tesla and in return snagging a slice of the car company’s ownership.
Work‑Hard, Sleep‑Hard (or Sleep‑Hard‑No)
It wasn’t all rocket launches and electric cars. Musk admitted he’s clocking up to 120 hours per week—yes, that’s 17.5 days straight. When he can’t hit the deadline, he’s down to no sleep or Ambien. Silly, yet tough!
What It Means for Us
- Tesla’s stock may take a hit if Musk moves the company private.
- SpaceX could become a major stakeholder in the auto industry.
- Expect more sleepless nights for the world’s most ambitious entrepreneur.
So folks, buckle up—Elon’s wild ride is far from over. The whole tea‑cup of Tesla and SpaceX has a chance to pivot, but in the meantime, we’re lucky to have a boss who’s living life in overload—so that we get a front‑row seat.
