Adams(@XAdam_s):Elon Musk often says that starting a company is like “staring into the abyss and eating glass.” His point is that entrepreneurship is far harder than most people expect. In Musk’s view, founders should only start a company if they are deeply passionate about solving a problem, as the challenges, setbacks, and uncertainty can be overwhelming. He advises entrepreneurs to focus relentlessly on creating a great product, seek honest feedback, and hire exceptional people. Rather than chasing trends or quick profits, Musk believes successful companies are built by solving real problems better than anyone else and persisting when others would quit.

2026.06.11 08:11

Elon Musk often says that starting a company is like “staring into the abyss and eating glass.” His point is that entrepreneurship is far harder than most people expect. In Musk’s view, founders should only start a company if they are deeply passionate about solving a problem, as the challenges, setbacks, and uncertainty can be overwhelming. He advises entrepreneurs to focus relentlessly on creating a great product, seek honest feedback, and hire exceptional people. Rather than chasing trends or quick profits, Musk believes successful companies are built by solving real problems better than anyone else and persisting when others would quit.