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This relentless drive was particularly evident during the tumultuous year of 2008 when both SpaceX and Tesla faced existential threats. Financial distress loomed large, and personal challenges compounded the pressures — a divorce coinciding with corporate crises brought this leader to a crossroads. Faced with a financial choice between the two companies, splitting the funds was a risky but necessary decision. In a blend of personal sacrifice and professional commitment, they navigated through the storm, recognizing both the value of resilience and strategic risk management.