Reading “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry� feels like warming up against a fireplace during the winter: relieving serenity, comfort, and a sense of seclReading “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry� feels like warming up against a fireplace during the winter: relieving serenity, comfort, and a sense of seclusion from what’s happening around you.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry is about Nerdy, but appealing, characters who’ve gone through a lot and spend their life looking for connection.
After finishing reading the last page, I felt like I was now walking away from the warm fireplace, and back outside� into the cold winter of life....more
It's as if the author cooked a very delicious meal, but then intentionally decided to sprinkle shit crisps all over it.
Reading the book was like swimmIt's as if the author cooked a very delicious meal, but then intentionally decided to sprinkle shit crisps all over it.
Reading the book was like swimming in a serene pond with a majestic view of mountains and clouds, yet I was constantly encountering magnificent turds floating in the water.
**spoiler alert** In this review, I’d like to focus on the takeaways. While the categories of these takeaways might seem generic, the way Elon Musk ap**spoiler alert** In this review, I’d like to focus on the takeaways. While the categories of these takeaways might seem generic, the way Elon Musk applies them is far from it.
1. Leading with a Vision:
Three aspects stand out prominently: A. Musk’s unwavering commitment to a long-term, future-centric vision, far beyond the typical 3-5 year scope. B. His skill in tying everyday directives to this grand vision. At SpaceX, for instance, he consistently links directives to the overarching goal of making humans a multi-planetary species. C. The frequent repetition of this long-term vision, almost like a mantra in all arguments and discussions.
2. Audacity in Knowing and Challenging Details:
Contrary to most leaders who focus on ‘big topics�, Elon dives into the nitty-gritty. His immersion in details enables him to challenge institutional policies and misconceptions effectively. A striking example is during his Twitter days, when he was told server migration would take six months. Unconvinced, he personally visited the server warehouse, armed with nothing but a pocket knife, and challenged each ‘logistical� issue. This hands-on approach led to the migration of approximately 2,500 servers in just 10 days, saving immense time and resources. He’s also known for his visits to factories, sleeping on the floor, and questioning processes firsthand.
3. Fail Fast:
This concept, while now common wisdom, was applied by Elon to almost impossible goals. Instead of shying away from the risk, he embraced it, allowing for 100 million dollar failures in pursuit of his vision. This audacious approach, backed by his detailed knowledge and relentless focus on his vision, has been a key factor in his success.
4. Simplify:
Isaacson highlights Musk’s practice of challenging every process. By asking his teams to strip everything down and only add back what’s absolutely necessary, Musk enforces a radical, efficiency-driven reevaluation. This approach, aiming for a mere 10% reinstatement, exemplifies his belief in constant evaluation and optimization.
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Unlike other biographies, where the pinnacle of the person of interest’s life has passed, Musk is just beginning. I would consider this book Part 1, and awaiting Part 2 a couple of decades from today....more
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