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FoundersAugust 25, 2025

#399 How Elon Works

About This Episode
This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of Elon Musk—and nothing else. I spent well over 60 hours reading (and rereading) the biography of Elon Musk written by Walter Isaacson. I then spent several days editing down 40 pages of notes from the book. I deleted everything that was not about How Elon Works. This episode focuses exclusively on the ideas Elon used to build his companies and his truly singular career. There is no one else like him — living or dead. Episode
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Elon Musk
Walter Isaacson

The book discusses Elon's management style, obsession with simplification, and his principles in building companies, emphasizing his intense focus on cost control and innovation.

ASIN: B0BX4S57GM
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The excerpt discusses various principles and anecdotes related to Elon Musk's work and philosophy, emphasizing his determination and approach to business.

ASIN: B0BX4S57GM
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