Elon Musk at the Montana Jobs Summit, September 16, 2013:
“The only reason I started an Internet company back in 1995 was because there were only a few Internet companies and I couldn't get a job at any of them.
I tried to get a job at Netscape and sent my resume in and tried hanging out in the lobby. But I was too shy to talk to anyone.
Then I was like, okay, I guess I'll have to start a company because I can't get a job anywhere.”
This quote resonates deeply with me.
When I don’t see a direct path to something I wan (which happens often), I look for creative ways to get there.
It’s how I carved my way throughout my career, and it’s a mindset I’ve relied on time and again.
For me, it’s not about following the expected route or waiting for permission—it’s about recognizing that when no doors are open, you can build one.
This principle has shaped my career and personal growth, allowing me to align my work with what truly matters to me.
