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Sax offers an inside look at Musk's intense involvement in the technological core of his companies, particularly during the acquisition of Twitter (now X). He observed Musk spending about a month thoroughly drilling into every system, constructing a comprehensive mental model of Twitter's operations. This deep dive allowed Musk to understand fully how the platform worked, equipping him to manage and restructure it effectively—an approach that underscores Musk's hands-on, technical mindset.
Such meticulous attention to detail is a hallmark of Musk’s strategy—an effort to grasp complex systems internally before making decisive moves, whether in space, automotive tech, or social media.