‘Elon Musk’ biography by Walter Isaacson to be released on 12 September, now available for pre-order on Amazon

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Also read: Twitter CEO Linda in support of temporary limits on tweet reading, says ‘need to make big moves to…’ Growing up, Musk developed into a complex individual, exhibiting a mix of resilience and vulnerability. He became prone to sudden mood swings, possessed an extraordinary appetite for risk, craved dramatic scenarios, embraced an epic sense of mission, and demonstrated an intense and sometimes callous and at times destructive determination.

In early 2022, following a year marked by notable achievements such as SpaceX's launch of thirty-one rockets into orbit, Tesla's sale of a million cars, and his ascent to becoming the world's richest person, Musk acknowledged his determination to bring in big changes. Expressing a desire to shift away from a perpetual state of crisis, he recognised the need for a change in mindset.

“I need to shift my mindset away from being in crisis mode, which it has been for about fourteen years now, or arguably most of my life," Musk said. Interestingly, during this time, he covertly acquired shares of Twitter, symbolising his aspiration to not only participate but also have influence in the ultimate playground of the digital realm.

Also read: Threads: Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Twitter-killer is here; All you need to know Over the course of two years, Isaacson meticulously studied Musk, immersing himself in the entrepreneur's world. He attended meetings, toured factories, and conducted extensive interviews with Musk, his family, friends, colleagues, and even adversaries.

The result of this deep dive into Musk's life is a captivating and revealing inside story, filled with tales of remarkable triumphs and tumultuous challenges. Ultimately, the book aims to explore the question of whether the