Opinion | Elon Musk and the Cult of the Busy Billionaire
Briefly

Elon Musk emphasizes the importance of working excessively long hours, asserting that this commitment gives him and his team an advantage over traditional bureaucracy. He believes that those who don't work on weekends are effectively disengaged, thereby allowing his efforts to manifest as a 'superpower.' This mindset, prevalent among high-profile entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook, reflects a broader American cultural attitude that values hard work as a determinant of success and authority, justifying their dominance over societal functions.
Elon Musk's belief that relentless work and the willingness to put in over 120 hours a week is a superpower reflects a cultural valorization of incessant effort in American business.
Musk's work ethic is emblematic of a broader attitude among wealthy entrepreneurs who perceive their intense labor as a birthright to lead and influence society.
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