It’s impossible to ignore Elon Musk. He’s a prominent entrepreneur and public figure, constantly in the news, currently making headlines for his political views.

But a few weeks ago, his company SpaceX achieved something remarkable: successfully launching and landing a rocket in one piece.

This is a game-changer. Previously, rockets were single-use, crashing back to Earth after launch. Now, reusable rockets are a reality, promising to significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Science fiction is one step closer from becoming reality!

This breakthrough began with a dream, but it wasn’t easy. This successful landing was SpaceX’s third attempt. Musk admitted that another failure might have been the end of SpaceX.

What’s interesting about Musk is that while he’s undeniably brilliant, he also surrounds himself with the best and brightest minds in their fields.

He dreams big – space flight, multi-planetary civilisation – and then gathers the resources to make those dreams a reality.

Dreaming big is crucial, but buzzwords like “manifestation”, “law of attraction” won’t guarantee entrepreneurial success. 

As Musk explained in an interview, there’s a fine line between wishful thinking and achievable goals. It requires honest self-analysis.

It also demands persistence and a willingness to embrace trial and error. Every obstacle tests your commitment. 

But if your dream is truly important to you, if you’re passionate about it, you’re less likely to give up on it. And the more you persevere, the greater your chances of success.

Sometimes, however, some of the most difficult obstacles aren’t technical problems, but discouragement from those you admire and respect.  Musk faced this too. [Read all about it here]

So what was that secret weapon? It’s a composite one. A combination of smarts, passion, perseverance and above all, the bigger the dream, the better the team you need supporting you.

Reflect , Redefine, Rise

R.