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Walter Isaacson: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Da Vinci & Ben Franklin | Lex Fridman Podcast #395

Duration : 02:07:49

In this text, the author discusses the role of difficult childhoods in the lives of successful individuals, focusing on Elon Musk. He highlights the traumatic experiences Musk faced, including growing up in a violent South Africa with a psychologically difficult father and witnessing bloody incidents. The author also mentions their conversation with Walter Isaacson, a renowned biographer, and recommends reading his book on Musk. The text emphasizes the importance of perseverance and overcoming hardships to achieve greatness in various fields. It concludes with the authors commitment to integrity and calling out individuals when necessary.