The Book of Elon: Company Building
What does it take to build a company that can do hard things well?
In The Book of Elon, Eric Jorgenson captures a philosophy of company building rooted in truth, engineering, intensity, and useful work. This post highlights ideas on frontline leadership, talent, simplicity, innovation, and the kind of culture required to build something excellent.
Build with rigor. Lead from the front.
The Book of Elon: Physics, Engineering, and Truth
What if better thinking starts by getting closer to what is true?
In The Book of Elon, Eric Jorgenson distills Elon Musk’s philosophy on first-principles thinking, engineering, and the discipline of building useful things. This post highlights a mindset shaped by physics, execution, and the relentless pursuit of better answers.
Think clearly. Build boldly. Stay grounded in truth.
Shoe Dog: Building, Competing, and Creating with Purpose
What does it really mean to compete, to negotiate, to build culture—and to fail well? In this post, Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog offers an unfiltered look at work as play, business as craft, and ambition as something bigger than money.
The goal isn’t just to survive the game. It’s to create something that helps others live more fully.
Happy New Year! It’s my favorite time of the year where we get the opportunity to reflect and be grateful for the year we’ve had.
Overall, 2025 was pretty great; and it’s my pleasure to share it with you.
Happy New Year! It’s my favorite time of the year where we get the opportunity to reflect and be grateful for the year we’ve had.
Overall, 2024 was pretty great; and it’s my pleasure to share it with you.
Terrific read on the power of discovering our inner voice and building the confidence to express our truth with the world. Also, a great primer on the writing process, full of tips and techniques to bring your stories to life.
Hope you enjoy it! Cheers!
We all occasionally lose our voice and our confidence to share and connect with others. Here’s how I experienced and overcame writer’s block.
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