How to Be as Productive as Elon Musk - 5 Essential Practices
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How does Elon Musk get so much done? Apart from having an incredible work ethic and clearly being the owner of a time turner, here are 5 habits and strategies he uses to stay productive.
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1: Shower - Dress confidently even if you don't have to
2 Set example for others - set the bar on how hard you want others to work
3: Strech Goal - Aim for a higher goal
4: Develop wide knowledge base - Develop specific knowledge but also try to learn more broad things to help you
5: Always asume you could improve
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thanks
Paul Garcia omg thanks.......
I thought this was a troll post based on the first point, until I watched the video lol
Paul Garcia thank you lol 12 mins summed up in a 2 second comment. I'm already being more productive
*I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about what you’ve done and how you could be doing it better* such a great quote
You literally have 1m+ subs but nobody seems to care in comment section
unexamined life is not worth living.
#1. He doesnt watch youtube videos about how people get shit done
Truth bruhh😌
Right brother .
Maybe not but he learned it from somewhere
I was going to add this to my watch later then realised how ironic that would be.
I did that too, but I went to the gym, took a shower and then watched this video, so it's not that bad :D
Ironic only if you had other things you needed to do!
i dont see the irony here... please explain.
Good one
Same
Bonus lessons!
This video was already long enough with 5 lessons, but I originally identified 9 when I was researching the topic. Here's a brief look at the other four:
1. When you hit a roadblock, don't accept the standard solution.
Within the aerospace industry, SpaceX has historically been seen as a bunch of "cowboys" for the seemingly haphazard way they approach everything from testing to launches. But this cowboy mentality can work to their advantage. SpaceX engineers are well known for loading new code onto their rockets during launch prep when bugs are found. Other companies would often delay launches by weeks when similar problems cropped up.
2. Make sure you have skin in the game.
Part of Elon’s work ethic stems from the fact that he’s personally invested in his projects. While other companies are content to take investor money, Musk’s companies - while also investor and government-backed - got off the ground because Musk himself put his own fortune on the line in order to make them possible. By being personally invested in his companies, Musk knew that their failure would also mean his own financial failure - while he certainly wouldn’t be out on the street, it would at least represent a huge, huge loss. This level of personal commitment evokes the "back against the wall" strategy, which stems from the many historical examples which prove that human beings are much more driven, creative, and productive when they feel that they’re up against a wall; that there’s no way out but to fight through.
3. Work towards something you believe in.
The majority of Musk’s work ethic is generated by his conviction that humans need to reach Mars, and to eventually become a multi-planetary society. This huge, audacious goal is what drives Musk - and while many will say it’s impossible, or that it at least won’t happen in Musk’s lifetime, this goal has driven him and the teams at his companies to achieve other things that people thought impossible as well.
4. Break your schedule into small chunks.
Musk uses a technique called time-boxing in order to break his day into 5-minute chunks. This allows him to fit in all the responsibilities that come along with running two companies, but time-boxing is a strategy that also creates some pressure - and as you probably know from the last time you procrastinated on an English paper, only to write the whole thing in one glorious, Red Bull-fueled all-nighter, time pressure is a motivating factor.
Thomas Frank These tips are quite insightful too. What about a blog post which goes into great detail, can you do it?
Yese
Thomas ! When are you going to write another book ?
I would like you to explain the stretch goal further; I don't really understand.
I didn't detail these four extra lessons, but I did write a post to go along with the video: collegeinfogeek.com/productivity-lessons-from-elon-musk/
The first point is soooooooooo accurate when I go to school I dress up and do work and come home feeling great but when I have my off days I don't shower or put anything on and as the day progresses I feel like shit
prolly cos everone's roasting you bout having no clothes
If you win the morning, you win the day. That’s my best solution for increased productivity. It’s so crucial to start the day off doing something productive cause it’ll fire off a chain reaction.
This is financial advice and I never give financial advice: DONT LEAVE DURING THE BEAR. If you don’t want to invest…learn. If you don’t want to learn…build. If you don’t want to build observe. DO SOMETHING…other than leave. There is so much opportunity here. Take advantage!
God bless you for sharing!
Watching this instead of being productive
If this video doesn't help you being better and growing, you're doing something wrong.
I was worth it if you didn't click on an another video
Power breaks increase overall productivity.
Being productive by replying to this
KingNat ditto.
“I hope your life is plagued with dissatisfaction, that way you keep getting better and better.” - Bob Ross
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RIP BR! That Rascal.
Within 1:30 min I totally agree with Elon Musk im showering.Literally, when I was in highschool,I showered every morning regardless of people telling my hair would get dry or whatever. I also showered bc I played sports and sometimes would shower 2x a day but still... showering in the morning just made me feel more rejuvinated even when only sleeping like 3 hours of sleep. When I woke up too late to shower,I would just feel so out of it. A shower changed how I felt the whole day. Never underestimate a good, relaxing shower.
so how is your hair now?
1. shower - get ready!
2. set the example- more time on task than anyone else
3. be ambitious and set stretch goals
4. ask questions! and learn as much as possible about everything (yet attain mastery in one area atleast)
5. how can you be more effective?
Michael Fighter the saviour
All motivation , success , miracle daily routine , meditation, silence, affirmation, visualization all are just imaginary world. These are traps.
If you want to really great in life , work like Elon musk 100 hour per week honestly. You will famous One day.
Motivation-These are temporary,
The most powerful secret in success is believe in yourself . You are great. You have all potential inside use it . Take risk.
Desire is most powerful in this. What you really want to achieve.
Stop watching motivational videos. Do work like Elon Musk. 100 hour per week.
My cousin works for tesla and he absolutely loves the work grind there.
1dforeverrlr some people obviously Thrive off of it. Others would feel extremely constraint there's no one-size-fits-all that's why people are free to work for Tesla or to other stuff
Your cousin is a robot probably lmao..my buddy quit because they dont care if you have covid-19 they'll still work you
Good for him
I've been reading Elon Musk's biography and I must say... That dude does some incredible things! He's motivating me a lot while I'm going through my college classes.
mynametrong check out what he has to say about college
mynametrong READING. You already got that down!!!
Ahh seriously college 🎓????
very helpful. thanks thomas!
Alan Becker Hi
Yo your cartoons are dope man
whoa, ur animations are amazing
Your animations are great!! You try to do something big bro!! I will be the first to watch! Fan from India
I didnt know you watched Thomas Frank...cool...love your channel btw
Man, I gotta say...
This video came at a perfect time for me. The last few months I've been stagnant in my business and life in general. I've been playing tons of video games and not pushing myself like I used to. I randomly saw your video pop up, watched it, and realized all the things I knew but wasn't implementing.
I love your channel, Thomas! It's really awesome. You're an inspiration to a lot of people, myself including! Keep up the hard work, man.
This was one of my favourite videos of yours, so much great advice
Sounds a lot like like Ceaser. Walks with his legions, makes an example by fighting at the front lines, always at the center of all attention, takes himself seriously, takes on seemingly unachievable battles, wide knowledge base of diplomacy and military service, questioning experts and he questioned himself as well. I just read Con Igguldens books on him tho... Mby a little romanticised.
Napoleon too, he was probably the most productive man that ever lived.
Wow. This video is the most straightforward I've seen. No bs intros, only straight up information. Thanks!
I wish I discovered your channel when you first started uploaded videos. I've watched many of your videos to remind myself that anything can be accomplished if I work smart, hard, and commit to it. Thank you for being so awesome! And I love your podcast as well :3
Thank you for popping into my subscription box whilst I am procrastinating!
Fab as usual!
Love from England 😊💕
This was a really well made video, especially compared to the usual "top 10 tips from successful people" videos
Thanks Thomas! Appreciate you sharing all of your videos. You’ll go very far man.
Thomas, have you considered making a video focusing on performance anxiety? I often find that procrastination and unproductivity can be linked to this and not to problems with motivation etc.
Super cool video, I really appreciate the fact that you don't upload like ten videos a week, so that you can focus on fewer, better quality videos.
Such a great video, Tom. Highly recommended to watch! I actually practice most of what you preached without really reflecting on it. I like the whole 'T-shaped' skillset that you mentioned, I am definitely striving to be that person and I won't stop!
This is by far one of the most useful videos I've ever watched on UA-cam. Well done Thomas, the presentation was awesome!
Your videos are so well presented and documented!! Thank you so much
Another perfectly-timed video. Great work! :D
I've been reading a biography on Steve Jobs and the part about setting unrealistic goals that fall short but still get the most out of employees is exactly the sort of thing Steve Jobs did
This is one of the best videos you have done to date Thomas. Great job!
Yo Thomas, just wanted to say that you make great videos and very helpful!! Keep it up!!
I actually apply the "growth mindset" for everything in my life, from how to improve my study to how to do dishes or shower in a more efficient way. I just can't help but think about how I can do better.
Ps.: Elon is the most awesome guy ever!
Elon Musk invented inventions.
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So Elon is Necessity?
no. That's Nikola Tesla himself
Maybe not invented, but definitely exponentially innovated. :-))
Edison... Nicolas Tesla the person not the company... Galileo, newton, the caveman that fashioned the first spear head out of a piece of stone....
Earned yourself a subscription for this video. Love how you explain the concepts in this video. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Thomas . Your videos always inspire me . Keep creating such videos .😃
You are so incredibly well spoken.
Ayesha Irfan he makes a script thats why it sounds so smooth. He is reading, nevertheless he’s not a bad speaker.
Great video :)
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What is with all these verified youtubers in this comment section 😂
I always get something new to learn in your videos . Thank you Thomas . Keep creating more of such nice videos .
I love this video! Will definitely put this tips to practice 😊😊
That was such a suave transition into a promo link. Respect. I'll sign up :)
See the TED talk: "If you want to change the world, start by making your bed"
thanks
Hey dude... found you when I was searching yt for productivity. Really enjoyed this breakdown... Building a prototype, vids like this help me get through long coding sessions. Cheers.
My favorite youtuber talking about my favorite innovator. What could get better than this?
Thanks, Thomas!
Very inspiring! I'm a medical student, who wrote a fantasy novel and trying to make a website to market it. The people around me told me to only focus on one thing. Yeah, of course medicine will always be my number one priority in terms of learning, but it's not wrong to learn things beyond your specialty, given that you're able to manage your time.
I'm currently reading Power of Habits, and Musk's answer about showering sounds like a "key stone habit." A small habit that links to a lot of your other habits.
Dkjr119 I think you can really extrapolate this to morning routines. I know a lot of times the rest of my day can be chaotic and very greatly Dave Idaho if I have a slice of morning that keep consistent as much as I can did not really helps enhance the flow
Are you reading the one by Charles Duhigg? Because that's what I'm reading at the moment
Thanks for the video, Thomas. Very insightful!
Awesome Awesome Awesome! Thanks for summing so much things up into this single video .ALL THE BEST
I didn't even notice the transition to the skill share ad , it is very relevant . ♥
This channel gets me ROCK HARD
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I agree. He's hot.
Zlipster Royals, THAT'S THE POINT! You're mean!
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Sameee
I just came up to your channel and I loved it. Thanks for all the tips and advices!
This video was extremely helpful, thank you so much for creating this video. I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos, keep them up
The only channel, for which I have notifications ON
I thought you would mention first principles thinking, since that is a big part of Elon's work ethic. Could you maybe approach that topic in another video?
Loved this video anyway!
Emkip I second this !
I would love to have this explained
Big fan of your videos.Keep up the good work,bro.
loved this video.. thanks for uploading man
I believe he brainstorms and comes up with ideas in the shower
The most important lesson one gets from musk and any other guy who achieved something in his life is STOP TAKING LESSONS FROM OTHER PEOPLE AND WATCH MOTIVATIONAL SHIT AND GO OUT AND ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING.
Success is not a science it is the will to persevere and succeed.
Great info. Especially the "T" shaped learning information. Much appreciated!
Thanks Thomas Frank. Keep doing what you are doing.
Very inspiring video, thanks to Thomas Frank.
I just had a Fluid Dynamics exam this morning. 🤯
Thank You: I just applied the 1st suggestion now... and it really worked!
After this video, I can truly say that I respect you. One of the best videos so far!
One role model makes a video on the other role model. Today is a good day.
This is so inspiring.
I know, you love Elon Musk too, everyone does.
Hey Thomas, this was a very inspiring video. It's good to see, that you, unlike the most other productivity or "life coach" channels, give real concrete advice. I would truely wish for a video, that goes more in depth on how to become such a T-Shape person, with steps to get there in real life. keep it up!
solid and so neat. Gonna watch all of your videos my man
Could you do a similar video for Gabe Newell or Valve, and their weird hierarchy and work culture? It seems almost opposite of the one described at Tesla or from Elon Musk, and it would be interesting for a compare/contrast follow-up video.
"When the boss stops rowing, don't be surprised if everyone else rests." -Old saying
I REALLY like this video. Your effort is appreciated. I'm thrilled for more videos reviewing dreamers. I feel better about myself simply by having watched this video. Thank you!!!!
Thanks brother..awesome lesson and reminder🤩💪🏾
6:55 Musk knowledge is square shaped: he has in-depth knowledge of everything. Climate change, AI, car stuff, space stuff, boring stuff... the list goes on
The author of his biography should sponsor this video! That book just jumped to the top of my to read list.
The author wrote that book saying he'd publish it with or without Elon's approval ahahahaha he eventually got Elon to sit to dinner with him a couple of times to verify some stuff about the book.
It's REALLY GOOD I'm surprised Thomas didn't take much from the earlier chapters of Elon's time with Paypal and X.com where you can read about the full extent of his work ethic.
Now this video was exceptionally crafted. Great job Thomas, I appreciate your quality, and your work ethic! I think Musk's practices are great 'n all, but living a happy, well balanced life is more what I'm after. Always wanting more isn't always what gives people real satisfaction.
I love this channel ❤.
I'm a business student and I've been having a hard time the last semester. I was totally unmotivated and I felt like I was not doing anything productive.
When I watch these videos I feel like I'm able to do so much more and that it's only my own lazy behaviour that makes me so useless.
I've become much more motivated and I realise now that what I'm doing can be important and that have to learn this.
Thanks ^^ , I wish you'd upload more , but you're so productive that it's difficult I imagine.
Especially liked the Video about study spaces.
Elon Musk tries not to elongate his musk by showering every day.
Hi my name is Elon and I'm dyslexic.
hahahaha took me a second
not everyone can improve in all areas.
Me dying😂😂😂
hahahah
Leon Kuzmin 10/10 😂
I've had these ideas in my head. Listening to this video made them more concrete than abstract. I love your channel.
Great summary! Thanks for saving us the time and effort.
I feel he's just more open about what he's working on then most companies. billionaires are private which creates the illusion he gets a lot more done than others. Germans tend to be secretive and released things when they're absolutely perfect, when Americans make a show of something in development.
SnazzBot too bad elon is south African and not American.
Have you ever heard of Olin Collegeof Engineering? I’m a student there. It’s an awesome, young engineering school that’s big on the growth mindset concept that you brought up. We’re all engineers, but we also have to dabble in design, entrepreneurship, science, and the humanities if we want to graduate.
Andrew Holmes That sounds really cool! What's the program called? How long is it?
That's a pretty sweet combination. I really think this is important going forward to be able to combine disciplines like that
Benjamin George It’s a 4 year college!
Andrew Holmes, I remember when Olin was building itself. Nice to hear positive news from a current student.
Well done, Thomas! Very motivational!
Wow, great content and even better delivery! Felt like you were talking to me personally with how HD and closeup your face was. I laughed a little when you introduced SkillShare because it seemed like a really elaborate advertisement in the end, but even the advertised product has great content!
Elon Musk is a machine
I shower to get away from everyone and think. Showers are an amazing place to do math, strategize, reflect, and re-center. Oh, and you come out cleaner if that matters to you lol.
I really needed a video of something like this on him. Thank you Thomas.
Dude great channel. All the best on your journey. This was the best video for me.
elon musk is a goddess
something like that :P
lol
Lol he is
Did you just assume their gender?
Nah, he is Jesus 2.0
In the video, you said that Elon Musk is never satisfied with the outcome of his projects, whether they're successful or not. What mindset do you think he's adopted to use this to his advantage and motivate himself, rather than feeling defeated by it?
Now that's a good question! I have the same doubt
It would seem he is even more disappointed by his competition
showering is a really good time to reflect, and creative ideas happening when one relaxes. It refreshes your mind and you can operate better after a long day of work.
Thanks a lot for making this video. I watched all of your videos and all of them are practical.
maaaan!!. have patience on the keyboard :-)
Can you zoom-out a little bit for the next video? I would love to see your hand gesture too. Thanks dude
Not the most dynamic video, but superior content! I learned a lot in little time! Excellent synthesis! Keep it up!
Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done. The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. In life, people tend to wait for good things to come to them. And by waiting, they miss out. Hi guys!! Let me just share a quick story with you guys. :) We own a cookie shop business in our college town. When we first started it, we were living in our car with very little direction, just a huge passion to be successful. We just graduated college as well. We started the late night cookie shop out of a local bagel shop in their off hours at night. We were living in our car in the parking lot of the shop at the time with my boyfriend, Bran. It was a crazy experience but it worked! We became a success! And now we have 2 storefront locations in New Jersey and Florida! We started it to fund a year long backpacking trip around the world and to be successful while living the life of our dreams.
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I have one question that I can't get out of my head since I finished Elon Musks biography: How can you stand 80 hours of work every week, without getting burned out?
Klappadu you wont burn out if you work on something you really love and has big meaning to you. Let me give you the hypothetical question: lets say from now on until the end of your life you would get 10.000 a month to live. What would you do then? Elon had that and he chose to start a company.
Passion.
1st vid I’ve seen on this channel, well done. Subbed
Great video and excellent merging of advertising into the video. Thank you for the amazing content.