Elon Musk

I listened to the audio version of this book.
I wanted to understand how a libertarian, environmental champion, and technology visionary became an eccentric, detached dictator with no sense of reality.

I find the book sad’not because of Elon’s tough childhood. I believe you can’t keep blaming your actions on past experiences. Yes, there’s baggage, but at some point, you are responsible for your present-day decisions.

What makes it truly sad is the inconsistency. When he succeeds, it’s glorified as something he achieved in spite of his past. When he fails or behaves badly, it’s excused because of his past. His success is celebrated, and his failures are framed as necessary steps toward that success.

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Lean in - Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

In 2018, a friend introduced me to the Lean In movement during one of our conversations. At the time, I dismissed it as just another American phenomenon’a sort of feminist hype or a gathering where women came together to collectively voice their grievances about perceived disadvantages cause by male counterparts. My perspective on such groups underwent a significant transformation after reading “Invisible Women” by Caroline Criado-Perez last year. It proved to be an eye-opener and a stark wake-up call, making me realize my own naivety and ignorance. I had taken many things for granted, only to discover that the opportunities I enjoy today are the result of the tireless efforts of countless women who spoke up and pointed out systemic flaws.

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