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Elon Musk is the real life Iron Man. To be frank, he might have a greater appetite for risk than Tony Stark. When Ashlee Vance compares him to Steve Jobs, he means it as a compliment. But by the time Musk'll be done, it might turn out to be a compliment to the latter. Jobs' exploits almost seem trivial compared to what Musk plans on achieving. He has already revolutionized industries through Paypal, Tesla, Space X and Solar City.
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Facts are not only stranger than fiction but are more interesting and gripping :)
Jan 25, 2016
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The reviews here all seem to be based on the perception of Musk - the Tony Stark of this era and arguably the coolest CEO of the planet. This is a review of the book.
Ho hum.
In a non-linear narrative that doesn't follow a timeline, Ashlee Vance pirouettes from point to point of Musk's companies and life in a dizzying (and rather annoying) manner.
As you invariably follow the dance he leads you, at several points you find yourself shaking your head in déjà vu. Didn't he already say this bit abou ...more
Ho hum.
In a non-linear narrative that doesn't follow a timeline, Ashlee Vance pirouettes from point to point of Musk's companies and life in a dizzying (and rather annoying) manner.
As you invariably follow the dance he leads you, at several points you find yourself shaking your head in déjà vu. Didn't he already say this bit abou ...more
This book is a sneak peak into the life and work of companies of a world's craziest innovator. It is highly inspiring especially for the young readers to make them believe that nothing is impossible.
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A great man's tale with great visions in a great book.
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