I thought about the things that will truly affect humanity. I came up with three: the internet, sustainable energy and space travel.
The road ahead is arduous and will require intense work.
If there was a way that I could not eat so I could work more, I would not eat. I wish there was a way to get nutrients without sitting down for a meal.
We are not shooting for the moon. We are shooting for Mars. A maniacal sense of urgency is our operating principle.
I'd rather be optimistic and wrong than pessimistic and right.
People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It is important that people look forward to coming to work in the morning and enjoy working.
I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.
Self-driving cars are the natural extension of active safety and obviously something we should do.
I tend to approach things from a physics framework. And physics teaches you to reason from first principles rather than by analogy.
I will never be happy without having someone. Going to sleep alone kills me.
Starting a business is not for everyone. Starting a business - I'd say, number one is have a high pain threshold.
I don't create companies for the sake of creating companies, but to get things done.
I think life on Earth must be about more than just solving problems... It's got to be something inspiring, even if it is vicarious.
I do love email. Wherever possible I try to communicate asynchronously. I'm really good at email.
Patience is a virtue, and I'm learning patience. It's a tough lesson.
If I'm not in love, if I'm not with a long-term companion, I cannot be happy.
Tesla is here to stay and keep fighting for the electric car revolution.
I think you should always bear in mind that entropy is not on your side.
If we drive down the cost of transportation in space, we can do great things.
I was born in Africa. I came to California because it's really where new technologies can be brought to fruition, and I don't see a viable competitor.
