Elon Musk Recommends 5 Books That Changed His Life:
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"I think Elon Musk is a genius, and I don't use that word lightly. I think he's also one of the boldest men that ever came down the pike." - Charlie Munger
Whenever anyone asks Elon Musk how he learned to build rockets, he says: "I read books."
1. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
This biography of Steve Jobs is based on Jobs' interviews and information collected from family and friends, and rivals over two years. The book was written at Jobs' request before he passed away in 2011.
"Where we realize that there is nothing new under the sun."
Beauty, love, immortality, knowledge, and justice are discussed in these dialogues, which magnificently express the glowing spirit of Platonic philosophy.
- The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
"An underrated masterpiece on dealing with human conflicts."
The Prophet provides timeless spiritual wisdom on various subjects, including giving, eating and drinking, laws, teaching, time, pleasure, religion, death, beauty, and friendship.
“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.”
- Benjamin Franklin
If you have a take-home pay of, say, $2,000 a month, how can I pay for housing, food, insurance, health care, debt repayment, and fun without running out of money? That’s a lot to cover with a limited amount, and this is a zero-sum game.