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Walter explores how Musk’s focus on results often requires a dark, no-nonsense approach. For instance, Musk’s impulsiveness and directness—traits that can seem aggressive—are tools he uses to instill urgency and drive action. Isaacson notes that Musk’s "dark mode" can emerge when he perceives complacency within his teams. Despite this, Isaacson sees this intensity as integral to Musk's ability to achieve extraordinary goals like revolutionizing space travel or advancing electric vehicles.