Yasmin Gao

“There is a fundamental problem with regulators. If a regulator agrees to change a rule and something bad happens, they could easily lose their career. Whereas if they change a rule and something good happens, they don’t even get a reward. So, it’s very asymmetric. It’s then very easy to understand why regulators resist changing the rules. It’s because there’s a big punishment on one side and no reward on the other. How would any rational person behave in such a scenario?”
― Ashlee Vance, Elon Musk: Inventing the Future

“Either you’re trying to make something spectacular with no compromises or you’re not. And if you’re not, Musk considers you a failure.”
― Ashlee Vance, Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

“One thing that Musk holds in the highest regard is resolve, and he respects people who continue on after being told no.”
― Ashlee Vance, Elon Musk: Inventing the Future

“That ability to stay focused in the midst of a crisis stands as one of Musk’s main advantages over other executives and competitors.”
― Ashlee Vance, Elon Musk: Inventing the Future