20 phrases from Elon Musk that inspire those who want to have a successful business

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20 inspiring quotes from Elon Musk

1. “The first step is to establish that something is possible, so it is likely to happen.”
2. “If something is important enough, even if the odds are against you, you should keep trying.”
3. “Don’t get distracted by thinking that something might work when it isn’t, or you’ll be permanently stuck with the wrong solution,”
4. “It’s okay to have your eggs in one basket, as long as you control what happens to that basket.”
5. “If you wake up in the morning and think that the future is going to be better, it is a brilliant day. Otherwise, it is not.”
6. “People should pursue what they are passionate about. “That will make them happier than anything else.”
7. “I think we have a duty to maintain the light of conscience to make sure it continues into the future.”
8. “You have to say, ‘Well, why did he succeed where others didn’t?’”
9. “Engineering is the closest thing to magic that exists in the world.”
10. “The brand is just a perception and the perception will match reality over time. Sometimes it will be before, other times later, but the brand is nothing more than a collective impression that we have about a product.”
11. “It is a mistake to hire many people to do a complicated job. Numbers will never compensate for talent: two people who don’t know how to do something are no better than one, they will slow down the process and the task will be even more difficult.”
12. “I always have optimism, but I am realistic. I didn’t start Tesla or SpaceX with the expectation of great success. I just thought they were important enough to do it anyway.”
13. “People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It is important that people know where they come to work every morning and that they enjoy work.”
14. “My biggest mistake is probably prioritizing talent over personality. I think it matters whether someone has a good heart or not.”
15. “Failure is an option. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.”
16. “Pay attention to negative feedback and ask for it, particularly from friends. People don’t usually do that and it’s very helpful.”
17. “The motivation for creating all my companies has been to think about getting involved in something that could have a significant impact on the world.”
18. “I believe it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.”
19. “When something is important enough, you do whatever it takes, even when the odds are not in your favor.”
20. “When you enter to compete in a market that is already being exploited, you must ensure that your product is not only a little better than the competition, but much better.”