The Elon Musk Mission: Making the Future Awesome: How Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, and Neuralink Are Changing the World
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The Elon Musk Mission: Making the Future Awesome: How Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, and Neuralink Are Changing the World Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Randy Kirk (Author), Lars Strandridder (Author), Brian Wang (Author),
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Self-driving electric cars! Trips to the Moon and Mars! A world where fossil fuels are no longer needed! An age where humanoid robots will do the dangerous, boring jobs!

Welcome to the world that Elon Musk is creating. Will we be better off when most transportation in underground, parking lots are an historical oddity, and paraplegics recover function through brain implants? Are you excited about a time when you’ll travel between LA and Paris by rocket, taking just 45 minutes from lift off to landing? Have you placed an order for your ticket to Mars?

Elon sees problems. Then he sees solutions. Then he sees little choice but to solve them, even if that means disrupting the biggest industries in the world: auto, trucking, utilities, energy, space, telecommunications, air transport, and robotics. He has amassed the top engineering talent available, created the biggest and fastest computers in the world, and built several of the largest factories on earth to accomplish these tasks.

Randy Kirk wrote a best-selling book on the business practices of Elon Musk, The Elon Musk Method. Now he has joined forces with popular Tesla news YouTuber, Lars Strandridder of Best in Tesla, to unpack the companies that Elon currently runs. Elon is Techno King of Tesla, Chief Twit at Twitter, and has every boy’s dream job of firing off rockets every week with SpaceX. He’s built a transportation tunnel under the strip in Las Vegas with his aptly named The Boring Company. He’s planning to enhance your brain with a quarter sized implant in your skull through his company, Neuralink.

Randy and Lars reached out to a pair of scientists to help with the portions that were above their pay grades. Dr. John Gibbs and Brian Wang have added in depth chapters on artificial intelligence, super computers, robotics, communication satellites, and MechaZilla.

This book is written for folks who are just beginning to learn about Elon and his ventures, and for those who are fans and foes who want the latest details. You will want to listen to this book if you are currently and investor in any of these companies or are considering a future investment. You might want to buy copies for your friends and associates who are filled with FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) about a future brought to us by Elon Musk. There is little to fear and much to anticipate with excitement.

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  1. Listening Length
    8 hours and 46 minutes
  2. Author
    Randy Kirk, see all
  3. Narrator
    Bob Dunsworth
  4. Audible release date
    November 21, 2022
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Send Me Press
  7. ASIN
    B0BMWBZXNW
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    Unabridged
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Listening Length 8 hours and 46 minutes
Author Randy Kirk, Lars Strandridder, Brian Wang, John Gibbs
Narrator Bob Dunsworth
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Audible.com Release Date November 21, 2022
Publisher Send Me Press
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0BMWBZXNW
Best Sellers Rank #190,628 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#149 in Future Studies
#45,441 in Social Sciences (Books)

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Even if you’re a tech dinosaur like me and getting around amazon was challenging enough ;), this book is for you too, three, four and five 😂Thank you authors, thank you Elon Musk, Thank you team Tesla, SpaceX etc…I may not understand tech, 🦖, but I limitedly understand the value of conscious life. I understand the need for inspiration. I understand the need for Joy for no reason 🌺. Ad Astra!!! Deep bow to all on the mission🙏 Honored 🙏🚀🔴✨
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Erick
5.0 out of 5 stars Very compelling book! - I read it in one day…
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2022
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I've long been a fan of Elon Musk. It is amazing to me that one person can be so deeply involved in changing so many aspects of the lives of so many people in such a positive fashion. Like Musk, I'm an Engineer and I ran an Engineering company and so can appreciate some of the challenges he's faced and overcome. His ability to run multiple highly successful companies, make time for ten kids, and still keep a grand sense of humor is simply astounding.

One of my favorite parts of the book is the detailed discussion of Tesla’s approach and implementation of software. It's fascinating to find out how much of Tesla's in-house software such as machine tracking in their factories, CRM (Client Relationship Management), AI controls in the factory paint shops, and other areas of business are all written in-house by Tesla staff. The customization and process control this entails is a crazy advantage I had no idea about until reading this book. It looks like every other car company buys off the shelf software or software custom designed out-of-house to get what they need, resulting in tools that are non-optimized and "frozen" in their capabilities.

It's difficult to pick just one part of this book to be my favorite as I thoroughly enjoyed the entire read. The writing style flows smoothly, and I simply could not put it down! If you're already interested in Elon or Tesla, then this book is a must read. If you aren't interested in Elon or if you have a negative opinion of him, I recommend reading this book even more to find out what an amazing human being he is and how his drive and achievements (both past and future) are helping to make this a better world.
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Steve F
5.0 out of 5 stars The Elon Musk Mission is Phenomenal
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2022
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Electric cars have been of interest to me ever since I first drove my leased GM EV1 over 20 years ago. Since then I have been able to see an actual t-Zero (2002), an Aptera (2009), Tesla Roadster (2009), bought a Nissan Leaf in 2011, then finally after reserving a Tesla Model 3 in April 2016 it was finally delivered on June 28th, 2018. Back in 2009 I visited the Tesla Menlo Park showroom and was very impressed. I have watched countless YouTube videos about EV’s and keep learning how Tesla works differently than any other company and how Elon has been successful in running Tesla, SpaceX and so many other companies. This book has peaked my interest in finding out even more than I had ever learned so far.

What I really liked in the Elon Musk Mission book is the use of AI in their factories using Digital Self Management. Instead of waiting for a human to “OK” a step before moving onto the next it uses a DSM AI to approve these items. This helps with keeping changes from stalling by being slowed down by a human approving these changes. Instead the AI does this. As Elon has said “The pace of innovation is the only thing that matters”. I’ve worked in Agile programming environments before but never with the speed of change that Tesla does. We would make changes every two weeks but to make multiple changes every day is just phenomenal and explains how things have improved so quickly with them over the last 10+ years.

The book was well written by four different authors. Two of them I recognized right away from their YouTube channels I’ve followed for years: Lars Strandridder “BestInTesla” and John Gibbs “Dr. Know-it-all”. They and the other 2 authors Randy Kirk and Brian Wang have done a great job explaining the details around everything that Elon has his hands on and how he has made it to the way things are today. It is amazing how much he is misunderstood in the media. Everyone should read the facts as documented in this book and they could learn something about Elon, his companies and his mission.
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gary h
4.0 out of 5 stars musk magic
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2023
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I chose this book because I regularly follow Lars and enjoy his commentary.
The book is both informative and entertaining, and Randy Kirk’s contributions too.
I think anyone interested in electric vehicles will find this book useful. It gives a broad picture of what Elon Musk and his companies are all about.
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J. J. Falconer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read - Great Insight – A Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2022
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I purchased the eBook and paperback versions of this title and finished the book in short order. The information is clear, valuable, and relevant and the writing is crisp. I liked how they alternated each chapter/section between the contributing authors, giving us a different viewpoints and style for each topic. As a USA Today Bestselling author myself, let me say this is the first book you should buy this week. Today in fact. I can’t emphasize that point enough. Buy it! Once you read and study the content, you’ll understand why investors like me not only drive Tesla cars ourselves, but why we are so bullish on Elon Musk and his electric car company. The are changing the world and they are just getting started. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. And, be nice!
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W. C. Hess
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly Comprehensive…but overly optimistic
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
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Wow, one of the best books covering everything that Elon Musk is involved.

However, it is proving to be overly optimistic when written because we have actual Oct2023 data that is substantially less accomplished than the author predicts.

Still, a book very worth your time to read.
Highly recommended
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Alex Mærsk
5.0 out of 5 stars Condensed knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
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A well written and summarized knowledge transfer of years of study and countless YouTube videos into a book for you to consume.
A definitive must read for anyone who wishes to understand Elon Musks mission of doing good for mankind, and why and how he wants to pursue that mission.
It's the story of the mission that has changed and will change the world to come.
If you want to understand and become an integral part of the future then this book gives a unique view into what and how the mission of Elon Musk will affect that future in a positive way and what you need to keep your eye on.
The book is written in a way that is easy understandable and is very up-to-date with the present.
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wol5797
5.0 out of 5 stars Think you know Elon? Think again.
Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2022
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From an unknown man in 2008 to one of the best people alive on the earth in 2022. Some may see his autism as an impediment, as he must be impossible to live with and his focus and drive may drive people round the bend. Undoubtedly though, he is at least a possible saviour to our climate catastrophe. Certainly, we can't rely on the politicians who have been in bed with big oil for many years. This book gives a new and refreshing insight into the life of Elon Musk.

Whether you are interested in his work ethic, his background, his Aspergers or his seeming inability to lie, you are going to get to know this man far better and see what his dreams for our planet are. The authors have looked at his life in a new light and have gone into the financial aspect of his businesses to a far greater degree than any other previous book.

This book was so enjoyable, that I couldn't put it down and spent 8 hours reading it from cover to cover. Spend the time and you will get insight into the life of someone and a company that is so rarely seen on this planet. He is good for humanity.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well written , excellent book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2023
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Great book on some very interesting technologies and the way that the future of these technologies is heading ... I really enjoyed the flavour of the book which spoke about the technology, the business, the financial side, and the relationship of Elon with the technology, engineering, hardware, software, his vision to help the world and get to mars , and his incredible contribution to mankind as a whole with diverse items as batteries solar, wind automation, AI, building a business from scratch, how-to be a market leader through the pace of innovation , hiring the best engineers , hard work , learning through trial and innovation and failure , inspiring people through vision to change the world, seeing electrification of the car and truck industries , cheap internet for everyone in Starlink, rocket propulsion, reusable space craft ... the list goes on and on ... Just read the book !!!
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Daniel Rost
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in Sweden on November 3, 2022
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A must read for everyone currently alive on planet earth!
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Joerg Weisner
5.0 out of 5 stars Wie verändern Tesla, Spaxe X und die anderen Firmen von Elon Musk die Welt und vor allem warum?
Reviewed in Germany on November 1, 2022
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In diesem umfassenden Buch verraten Dir vier Experten die Gründe für den Erfolg von Elons Firmen.

Seit den Berichten über den 1. Tesla Roadster hat mich Tesla fasziniert. Seit mehr als drei Jahren bin ich sehr tief in die Tesla Materie eingetaucht und verfolge täglich mehrere YouTube Videos, die sich aus verschiedensten Blickwinkeln mit Tesla und Elon Musk beschäftigen. Meine Faszination hat sich dadurch nur noch gesteigert.

Als ich erfuhr, dass Randy Kirk und Lars Strandridder mit Beiträge von Brian Wang und John Gibbs dieses Buch schreiben, musste ich es lesen. Schließlich gehören Lars und John zu meinen regelmäßigen und gern gesehen YouTubern.

Ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Das Buch ist sehr interessant geschrieben und führte mir noch einmal sehr deutlich vor Augen, warum Tesla zum Beispiel so einen rasanten Aufstieg hatte und auch weiter haben wird.

Und es zeigt unter anderem an den vielen "Burggräben" , die Tesla durch seine besondere Art um sich herum gebaut hat, warum es die Wettbewerber verflucht schwer haben werden, diese Firma einzuholen.

Eine absolute Leseempfehlung und ein riesiges Dankeschön an die vier Autoren, sehr gut gemacht!

In this comprehensive book, four experts reveal the reasons behind Elon's success.

Ever since the reports about the 1st Tesla Roadster, Tesla has fascinated me. For more than three years, I have been very deeply immersed in Tesla and follow several YouTube videos every day that deal with Tesla and Elon Musk from various angles. My fascination has only increased as a result.

When I learned that Randy Kirk and Lars Strandridder were writing this book with contributions from Brian Wang and John Gibbs, I had to read it. After all, Lars and John are among my regular and favorite YouTubers.

I was not disappointed. The book is written in a very interesting way and once again made it very clear to me why Tesla, for example, has had such a rapid rise and will continue to do so.

And it shows, among other things, the many "moats" that Tesla has built around itself through its special way of doing things, why competitors will have a hell of a hard time catching up with this company.

An absolute reading recommendation and a huge thank you to the four authors, very well done!
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Ian H
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that provides a terrific insight into the mission and methods of the man and his companies.
Reviewed in Australia on October 29, 2022
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This is a book that focuses on Elon Musk's mission to create a better future for humanity and how he has used his unique talents to produce companies and products to progress this mission. I have long been interested in innovation and how companies innovate both their processes and products. Elon's companies are unique in their ability to develop, produce and continuously improve the most complex of products. The authors cover much of the background to what makes Elon so unique, but their primary focus is on how Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink etc. are actually doing this and why they believe that Tesla will become the world's most profitable company in the near future. They cover in depth Tesla's ability to make improvements in "the company as a product" at a pace that legacy automakers appear unable to even comprehend. Disclosure: I drive a Tesla M3 LR which is certainly the best car I have driven and made me very interested in this book. After reading the book I have a much better understanding of how Tesla has been able to produce our car and how and why it keeps improving the vehicle on a monthly basis. They also provide insight into the truly disruptive nature of Tesla's technology and its pace of innovation and the many powerful interests that are currently being disrupted. After reading this book I have gained a greater understanding of Elon Musk's unique talents and how he is applying them to make the Elon Musk Mission a reality (and it is an entertaining book as well!)
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