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Tesla’s Trillion-Dollar Bet on Elon
“Work can sometimes be very tricky. It gives with one hand and takes away with the other. It gives you money and takes away your time. It offers you wealth and steals your happiness.”
Happy Monday everyone! Tesla just placed a trillion dollar bet on Elon Musk, and the payoff now hangs on whether he can turn big promises about self-driving and robots into real results. More on this later in the Weekly Topic!

South Park - AWESOM-O [S08E05]
In other news, Apple wants to use Google’s AI tech to make Siri smarter. OpenAI prepping for an IPO in mid 2026. Novo Nordisk trimmed its forecast, falling further behind in the weight loss drug race.
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Weekly Highlights
The best way to become good at something might surprise you - David Epstein
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Weekly Topic
Tesla’s Trillion-Dollar Bet on Elon
🔎 Weekly Highlights
This week’s highlight is from David Epstein
▼ Summary
The 10,000 hours rule is critiqued for oversimplifying mastery, as early varied experiences and exploration can significantly contribute to developing elite skills across disciplines like sports and music.
Successful individuals, such as Yo-Yo Ma and Frances Hesselbein, often thrive after pursuing diverse interests before specializing, emphasizing the value of adaptability and broad learning experiences.
Innovations, as exemplified by Junpei Yokoi at Nintendo, demonstrate that success arises from a balance of specialized knowledge and generalist perspectives, akin to a thriving ecosystem.
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📬 Weekly Trivia

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