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The strategic pivot involves eschewing immediate market demands—such as the push for affordable EVs—to chase long-term goals perceived as having exponential returns. This has raised questions from former employees about the soundness of abandoning markets that they argue Tesla should capitalize on immediately.
Interestingly, a recent article highlighted this internal struggle, suggesting that Musk's dismissal of certain studies indicating potential losses from the Robo taxi program stems from an unwavering belief in his vision. Critics may cast Musk’s leadership style as self-reliant to a fault—but this "big hammer" mentality has not only defined his approach but has also been responsible for Tesla's previous successes in an increasingly competitive market.