Beyond Money: Finding Meaning in Your Work.
“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how” ~Nietzsche
Success and satisfaction with your work are not all about making money.
Meaning is an important part of existence and work.
Elon had more money than he needed at the age of 27 but he has pressed on, working like mad without skipping a beat, and he has been changing the world in every step of the process.
Elon recommends being bold and choosing to do something important. You need a reason to get out of bed in the morning.
Not only can working on important projects give you great financial rewards, being mission focused supplies the satisfaction that comes with knowing you are changing the world for the better.
Take powerful actions because they are intrinsically important.
When asked about his legacy by GQ Elon said:
“I think what matters is the actions, not what people think of me in the future. I’ll be long dead. But the actions that I take, will they have been useful?“
Looks fade. Legacies change.
Utility builds over time. Usefulness compounds.
Stay useful. Helpful actions last.