Elon Musk's first wife, Justine, reveals the secret to his success: 'hard work and saying no a lot'
Elon Musk's first wife, Justine, reveals the secret to his success: 'hard work and saying no a lot'
Elon Musk, the billionaire businessman behind Tesla and SpaceX, continues to dominate the headlines, particularly as he aligns himself with Donald Trump, joining forces with Vivek Ramaswamy to push for a reduction in the size of the federal government. Recently, attention has turned to Musk's personal life and work ethic, as his ex-wife, Justine Musk, sheds light on the key factors behind his meteoric rise.
In a 2014 TEDx talk, Justine Musk shared insights into her marriage to the future business magnate: "I was married... to a man who became extremely successful. And as I watched him rise, I noticed two things: he worked very hard, much harder than the average person, and he said no a lot."
Justine Musk, who was married to Elon in 2000, was by his side as his career began to take off. Their relationship was marked by hardship, including the heartbreaking loss of their first child to sudden infant death syndrome at just 10 weeks old. Despite the pain, they went on to have five more children through IVF, though the demands of Musk's growing business empire put significant strain on their marriage.
In a 2008 essay, Justine recounted the difficult dynamics that began to shape their relationship: "Elon's judgment overruled mine, and he was constantly remarking on the ways he found me lacking." She recalled how she often had to remind him that she was his wife, not an employee, to which Musk would reply, "If you were my employee... I would fire you."
Now, Musk is set to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump's leadership, where the task force will focus on eliminating federal workers, cutting programs, and reducing regulations. This move is part of Trump's broader "Save America" agenda, aimed at reshaping the federal government during his second term in office.
The renewed spotlight on Musk's personal life and work ethic only adds to the intrigue surrounding his public persona and future political involvement.
