You shouldn't do things differently just because they're different. They need to be... better.

And we need things in life that are exciting and inspiring. It can't just be about solving some awful problem. There have to be reasons to get up in the morning.

I feel very strongly that SpaceX would not have been able to get started, nor would we have made the progress that we have, without the help of NASA.

If humanity doesn't land on Mars in my lifetime, I would be very disappointed.

Constantly seek criticism. A well thought out critique of what you're doing is as valuable as gold

I've actually not read any books on time management.

I'm a Silicon Valley guy. I just think people from Silicon Valley can do anything.