The world is not changed by people who sort of care.
Our industry does not respect tradition. It only respects innovation.
80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.
80% of your sales come from 20% of your clients.
What valuable company is nobody building?
If you never want to be criticized, for goodness’ sake don’t do anything new.
When I started SpaceX I thought that the most likely outcome was failure. And I think to have any other expectation would have been irrational.
When you feel like quitting think about why you started.
Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.
If it is to be, it is up to me.
No matter how small you start, start something that matters.
Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
Eliminate all the unimportant opportunities.
Investing in tomorrow’s technology today is more critical than ever...
When you absolutely believe in yourself and your ability to succeed, nothing will stop you.
Move fast. A sense of urgency is the one thing you can develop that will separate you from everyone else. When you get a good idea, do it now.
I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success. Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.
Make each day count by setting specific goals to succeed, then putting forth every effort to exceed your own expectations.
Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.
Set your target and keep trying until you reach it.