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Running 6 companies. Zero Burnout. What’s the Secret?
Discover the mindset and method that keeps Elon sharp while running his 6 empires
Business X
April 16, 2025
Hey Edge Builders,
Picture this...
You’re the captain of a ship.
You built it. You’ve navigated through storms.
But now—
The winds are stronger.
The sails are heavier.
You’re still steering… but the ship’s taking on water.
You’re rowing harder, but it feels like you’re not moving.
Just circling the same waters.
Burning out bit by bit.
This is what it feels like when you don't have a system.
The work piles up.
Your energy drains.
You start wondering:
“Is this really how it’s supposed to feel?”
Now, let’s talk about someone who doesn’t feel that way.
Elon Musk
He’s not just running one company.
He’s commanding six: Tesla. SpaceX, Twitter (X), Xai, Neuralink and the Boring company.
At the same time.
And somehow… he doesn’t burn out.
He doesn’t fall behind.
So… how does he pull it off?
Here’s the secret:
Elon built a system that turns chaos into order.
Each company is like an independent ship.
Yet each supports the other.
He’s not involved in every task—he has trusted commanders.
They move before he even needs to think.
That’s leverage.
And his communication system?
Not back-to-back meetings.
A web of clarity, speed, and precision.
So when a storm hits, he responds instantly.
That’s how you lead like a general—without burning out like a soldier.
You build a system of sharp, capable minds who can steer the ship—while you stay focused on charting the course ahead.
“A company is a group organized to create a product or service, and it is only as good as its people and how excited they are about creating.”
Now it’s your turn.
Take a step back and ask yourself:
⚙️ What can I automate?
📦 What can I delegate?
🚀 What can run without me constantly at the wheel?
If you build the right system,
it’s like a machine that works for you.
Even while you sleep.
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✉️ I’d love to hear from you.
Hit reply and tell me:
What’s one task you can hand off this week—so you can work on your business, not just in it?
Stay sharp,
BusinessEdgeX