13A- Reading Reflection No.1

I have decided to read Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance because I have always admired him for the effort he put in order to succeed and how he makes this world a better place.

1. What surprised me the most about Elon Musk was the fact that he was able to make both Tesla and SpaceX work out even though he clearly did not have the funds to run both projects due to the fact that he was tight on cash after he used up a lot of his money after he sold Pay-Pal. Something that I admire the most about Elon Musk was his determination and work ethic. I believe that if people worked as hard as him, they will be able to accomplish anything that they desire. Elon Musk encountered many failures in his life but they all helped him learn and adapt and work harder. For example, when he launched his first three rockets in the SpaceX program, they had all failed. However, that did not stop him from trying again until he succeeded. 
2. One of Elon Musk's most important competencies was his exceptional emotional intelligence which lead him to become one of the most powerful leaders in the world. He strived to be aware of his emotions and he was able to spectacularly handle important relationships which really assisted in becoming the successful man he is today. This also includes the way that he got the most out of his employees.  
3. Some of the most confusing parts of the reading is when he talked about how the rockets where constructed and the vocabulary used that relates to that. This all stems from the fact that I do not know much about engineering and the components of it. 
4. One question I would ask is "What is your viewpoint on extraterrestrial life and if you believe there is an entity above everything for which provides meaning in life?". Thats just a curious question that I would ask a person as intelligent as Elon Musk. My second question is "How were you able to take on all those failures and still have such an optimistic mindset?". This question interests me because the answer could really help me out with the things I want to do in life. 
5. I think everyone know's Elon's answer to the question of hard work. It's as clear and simple that hard work pays off and I completely agree with that. I just wish I had his work ethic!