I know Elon Musk had a privileged start, thanks to his family's emerald mine and other advantages. Still, I'm genuinely baffled by how someone as childish, petty, and seemingly clueless as him became a billionaire. Could he just be a frontman for others who are truly in charge? I seriously question whether Tesla's valuation is overinflated or if he's merely a figurehead facilitating government-backed projects through SpaceX.
I once thought that even if he wasn’t a genius engineer, he must have strong leadership or interpersonal skills. However, considering his now well-known autism and apparent lack of people skills, I now doubt even that.
If he isn’t a genius engineer, a good leader, or someone with strong people skills, then how did he become this powerful? What exactly is his contribution to his companies' success? He is an overgrown child in every sense.