Elon Musk
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Reality and Illusion
“Reality is actually what you make it. The rest is just illusion.”I’ve come to believe that what we call “reality” is less a fixed thing and more a canvas we paint on—by our perceptions, our choices, our willingness to engage. Modern physics and philosophical reflection both whisper that the world may be far stranger than Continue reading
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Designing a Beautiful Life
We all dream of a beautiful life—one filled with joy, meaning, and peace. Yet, for many of us, happiness feels like an elusive goal, something reserved for the “lucky few.” But what if happiness isn’t about luck at all? What if designing a beautiful life is less about waiting for chances and more about the Continue reading
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Take Your Work Seriously, But Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
There’s a simple philosophy I’ve come to embrace over the years: take your work seriously, but don’t take yourself too seriously. It sounds like wordplay at first, but it’s not. It’s an important distinction. Taking your work seriously means putting your heart and mind into what you do—showing up, being dependable, striving for excellence, and Continue reading
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Thinking from First Principles: The Art of Breaking Things Down
In a world full of assumptions, trends and borrowed ideas, first principles thinking is a way to clear the noise and see things as they truly are. At its core, first principles thinking is about breaking a problem down to its most fundamental truths—things that cannot be reduced or disputed—and building your understanding from there. Continue reading
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