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Elon Musk’s daily schedule is described as "singularly focused," targeting one company at a time with unwavering intensity. Sax emphasizes that this disciplined approach, coupled with Musk’s work ethic, results in the exceptional ability to disrupt established industries rapidly. His method involves immersing himself in the technical details, often working until 2 a.m. and maintaining that grueling schedule over decades.
This regimen explains Musk’s capacity to identify inefficiencies and opportunities that others, too close to conventional methods, often overlook. Sax notes that Musk’s habit of drilling into technical aspects—rather than relying solely on team reports—empowers him to innovate and optimize at a level rarely seen among leaders.