The Man Who Followed Elon Musk Everywhere: 7 Elon Secrets! Walter Isaacson

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

What a fascinating episode! Thanks Walter for sharing your knowledge with us! Morning everyone, could you do me a favour and hit the subscribe button please, it helps us continue to bring you these amazing guests. Appreciate you all & have a great day 🙏🏽❤

[@unknownunknow2506]

Steven Bartlett is only using DECEPTIVE & DISHONEST titles to click bate you in to someone whom talks a lot but never really says anything. He only wants to glorify and enrich himself !! People stop wasting your time!!! And go and take action instead and live your lives instead.!!!

[@slrbrownie]

The reason why I have enjoyed this podcast so much is that it is not a documentary but real conversations about passion for a variety of topics, it does not always have to be the greatest or brightest that bring the best value... genuine humans doing their best - even if I don't like them I give them a listen because of your efforts and what The Diary Of A CEO represents.

[@andrewworden1860]

I enjoyed this interview. Very well done. I do have a few questions... What is the name of the book? Walter's last name is??? Where is the book published?

[@aaad3552]

You guys value influence too much. ppl easily respect him without looking at the full picture. That guy was born rich and all he did was steal and devalue their achievements. All the interviewer said are vague shallow information that look smart if you shut ur brain off.

[@SAMDEUCHRASS]

A few weeks ago I was traveling in the U.S. my first flight was delayed by 6 hours, when I finally arrived in Houston, I went & sat in the United lounge to wait for my newly booked connection, I took out the book that I was reading & began to flick through. It wasn't 5 minutes later when the legendary author Walter Isaacson himself came and sat opposite to me. Completely lost for words, I showed him that I was reading his latest book about Elon Musk, and he smiled & grabbed a pen out of his pocket and proceeded to sign my copy. A very kind person, even noticed that I had purchased it over in the U.K! It was only a couple of weeks ago that I was traveling around Florence, Italy after reading & getting inspired by one of his previous books that documented the life of Leonardo Da Vinci. Having also listened to countless hours of lectures & public Q&As lead by Walter Isaacson, meeting him made my day. If it wasn't for that 6 hour delay, I would have never bumped into him. The world works in funny ways sometimes! @thediaryofaceo

[@asmaabenamran]

I am currently reading the book and have already read the biography of Steve Jobs. I am an Arab, Muslim woman, teacher and educator. I find it very inspiring to read biographies of illustrious personalities who mark the course of events in human life, and I highly recommend reading biographies to my students. The fact that we read biographies of people from other cultures is capable of bringing people together, of cultivating tolerance and empathy towards difference and above all of not breaking down others and giving them the benefit of the doubt when they makes mistakes and gives him the chance to reinvent himself and improve. Thanks to the authors of the channel. I'm subscribing right away!

[@Geeronimo99]

I agree. Walking in another.s shoes via biography broadens the mind.

[@ionvlad141]

Well said.

[@derrickhuynh1854]

Opening your mind to perspectives is great. Your job is a very hard one and I hope you continue to help educate our future generations.

[@SillyChristianTV]

Alah al bar

[@PhillipeSteele-e9x]

You should read only one book the word of God, don't you want to know how to live in this short thing we call life in true happiness and peace of mind. Making your self a better man day by day. And when its appointed onto you to die, don't you want to stand before the creator the one true God, and be judged worthy to enter into His happiness and peace that passes all understanding, and know all things and be bathed in His light , being changed in the spirit never hungry, never sick and its forever 10,000 years from now still giving Him the Glory and praise for allowing you into His mighty kingdom. Or be cast out into utter darkness, filled with pain, hunger, hopelessness, alone forever and ever 10,000 years from now and knowing you had the chance to chose, but you thought you knew better. I'm not willing to take that chance to many things add up in my mind and life journey to understand that just like a watch maker makes a watch out of 1900 pieces I to was created by a mighty one, as everything in this world was made by Him. I chose to be with the Alpha the Omega, the beginning and the end of all things seen and unseen. There is no other life out in the cosmos its just us soles here on earth in the middle of the galaxy the milky way, there are no aliens those are demons anyway. Don't be fooled, man didn't create himself, the big bang is the theory of man, just like evolution what we crawled out of the primordial soup of an ocean and evolved into an ape and kept evolving until we turned into a human. That takes more faith than to believe that God created us, because He wanted to fellowship with us and of course be worshipped by us at the same time. I have no problem bowing down to Him in awe , thanks and the fear of His power. But most of all chosen me to be chosen that He pulled back the Vail that was over my eyes so that I could see that He has been patiently waiting for all to choose Him to believe that I needed to be saved.That the way I was living my life was not the true way, but was the highway of destruction and many are on it, but He showed me the path and there are few who believe and follow that patch which leads to salvation, we will know all things and be in His presences for eternity 10,000 years from now because my sole never dies. But not everyone will go to Heaven His kingdom , they will be turned away into the darkness for eternity, alone, in pain, never satisfied , and knowing you had a chance , its not going to be like Vegas thats for sure. Thank you Lord, King of Kings. For leaving your words of wisdom the way out of this mess. I pray He comes in my lifetime, I sick by what I see.

[@magicalpatterns]

I am a disabled mom whose been bedridden for 8 years. I see a little genius in my only son who is 9. I homeschool him even though he’s learned how to read, edit videos, makes music, does math in his head because he hates writing. I am deeply grateful for this interview. It has calmed my nervous system in many ways. Thank you 🙏🏼 incredible how This interview is the answer to a prayer🎖️

[@Maugirl2]

My husband was told as a child that it was not worth his time coming to school as he hating writing, was terrible at English, French, Geography and History and didnt have any success writing essays etc..(no one thought about dyslexia in those days!) then he discovered maths and physics which were the only subjects he was good at. Fast forward a few decades, he is semi retired now but has been a professor at university for much of his life, written several books on his subject, written hundreds of scientific papers, headed his own department, and several other departments and committees etc, worked in conjunction with NASA and other international scientific companies and organisations and is still working on new projects now… if your son has the capability (and it sounds like he does) then with hard work and dedication he can reach for the moon… you have done the best thing by home schooling him too… keep him away from the woke mind virus so he can think for himself. Good luck to both of you :)

[@bayesianlee6447]

wish your son grows up well and proud of your devotion

[@funkibloo3811]

​@@Maugirl2- ❤👍

[@septicalfrogs]

@@Maugirl2as a mom of two with psychological and autoimmune issues- I am rooting for you! We also homeschool and I struggle with what’s best all the time but I know ultimately… I am the only one who feels that intensely about their lives and learning. I encourage and applaud you momma.

[@Maugirl2]

@@septicalfrogs sorry… i think you meant to reply to the OP @magicalpatterns good luck to you :)

[@lolavalconucci684]

The difference between a hero and a villain is what they do with their pain, specifically their childhood pain. Introspection is phenomenal in evolving the healing of the inner child.

[@KariKreps-ps3jx]

So true. I Buried mine.. wasn't the smartest thing to do. At 11 I escaped my nightmare.. but my dreams haunted me..till VA gave me. What I called no dream pills.. it took away my dreams.. but I lived with them for 30 years.. waking so afraid I would go to Dennys where there were people.. still I never delt with all that I stuffed away. I too have issues of DID. I isolated myself. Just worked..afraid of my own mind. I have gone to therapy..now 64. It showed me what my brain was doing..2-places at Once.. horrible feeling.. made me see the past. Which I conviently blocked from my accessable thoughts. Things I didn't wznt to face. Now,I control my enviroment to keep me from going there.. it works if I can control it.. I have a very intolerant person..very smart But afraid of relationships. So,. I think I am one of those people who will never have that part of life. Workaholic..

[@Itskahuny]

@@KariKreps-ps3jxwhat?

[@danielkanelos135]

SpaceX MARS ♥️-4-th 9:21

[@TheAdventuresofSnickersandMinn]

Well said ❤

[@planlosubertroffen2282]

@@KariKreps-ps3jx Thats why i go through now (still 36). To not go in that Shoes for my Future. Your post made me Realize the urgency to work through mine. I want to arrive in that Life. I have come Far and stil heading to this direction. I will Leave you a bit Compassion for your Burden. i can only Imagine how much this Weights for you.

[@MrJames_1]

I remember some years back watching an interview with Elon on 60 Minutes Australia, and the reporter commented that some Australians can't afford to pay their power bill because it's so expensive. He was shocked and asked for clarification and confirmation. When given it, he said he didn't realize that, and his lip started to quiver, and he said "we'll work harder". A lesson IMO for those other billionaires with their fleets of superyachts to relax on.

[@patedwards7934]

I like your comment Elon is an Carrington human being who loves his children dearly and has feelings. He never ask others to work harder then himself. Loves companionship and hared work ethic.

[@yvonnekostermans6356]

Autism spectrum disorder man with blinders on to the United States issues.

[@joeroganpodfantasy42]

I remember that too also in in hindsight I realized he was at a tough spot himself close to bankruptcy with Tesla in 2018 I think. He was very stressed and that was also the last straw that broke the camel's back.

[@OregonBacon]

i remember that episode too... and Musk followed through too.

[@germanarturo11]

Well, yes, he is right, work harder! What do you think I haven't gone through that? At first I was like you, resentful, "the government," the rich people dont care" but I realized that I need to make more money, of course Musk is correct but that's not the whole answer, vote for the right people who CAN make the energy cheaper and hold them accountable... but NO, the lazy people like to do nothing about anything, only be critical and have uninformed opinions, which they demand to be heard. Elon Musk is 100% correct, work more, educate more yourself, find other ways, vote correctly.

[@MrAsimomytis]

I love the way Elon distances himself from perfection. This means a lot to me. Imagine any famous rich you know having the guts to allow his biographer to say that he thinks he is bipolar, overweight or lives in a 2 room house. Elon is a legend, but the cool factor here is that he does not make it an issue! Elon, greetings from Mykonos Greece, you know you are always welcomed here!

[@LWalker-xu3gp]

Agreed , Elon, soo awesome and really cares; different from most multi billionaires 🙏🥰😍🎉

[@sexygabby30]

@@LWalker-xu3gpyup, for some reason I naturally took a liking to him in a comfortable sense. Now I know why why have similarities of of upbringing and the way we were treated…

[@themmydiedrichs8107]

He only have the gut because he knows that it is the way to really fool people into believe that He is good 😅

[@seascape185]

You really think Elon is watching this😂.Just being on the spectrum I would say no because he doesn’t are but I could be wrong. I have a son on spectrum and he just doesn’t think this way.mindyou he’s not a quadrillionare but generally human behavior and what people think of him isn’t important?

[@seascape185]

@sexygabby30 so was Amber HeRd😂

[@fayeemmerson1759]

This is FASCINATING. I was swallowed by this episode. The level of integrity that this man has is remarkable. Considering how much he knows. Stunning interview.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

So amazing hearing how much you enjoyed this one! Team DOAC

[@JesusFollower596]

Ayyoo swallowed? SMH 🤦

[@ninjaempire9093]

@@JesusFollower596jit trippin 💀

[@sw777]

It's also fantastic to listen to a podcast where the host doesn't constantly interrupt and lets the guest speak freely.

[@mariaguardanapo7826]

​@@sw777💯

[@rikdownunda]

It's very different to 'not coddle' over children, compared with not showing them enough love and positive attention. There is a very fine balance to be had there.

[@josephhamilton1547]

We have the balance line to far wok.

[@theopinionatedbystander]

.I’m a 60yr old mediocre entrepreneur. I have watched many of your videos, and commented on a few. Also I have been religious in recommending your channel as I feel you ask the “greatest questions that most interviewers would miss”. I bumped into my sober (ex 365/24 Irish Drunk) Dad at Leicester M1 rest area. He apologized for my childhood.(he was looking for forgiveness) I told him he had nothing to apologize for. “Without you being you, I would not be me. And although I’m not perfect, I love me”. I’m not perfect… but I am the perfect me. The childhood is an incubator.and a comfortable childhood does not awaken things that a rough childhood awakens.

[@judiesuh6858]

Very provoking thought.. without you, I wouldn't be me...🧐✌️

[@barbarahood1447]

Durning the Gulf war, CNN rocked

[@jaeashleystewart9326]

Well said ... and absolutely the truth !!

[@Sept2cfm1953]

I'm amazed how I turned out considering what I've come from.

[@theopinionatedbystander]

@@Sept2cfm1953 a kid I went to school with was born rich, as a 10 year old he was very aware of his wealth and inheritance of wealth. And his ambition was to await his inheritance. He did poorly at school and anytime the teachers tried to chastise him, his answer was always the same. I’m wealthy and don’t care. ..

[@gigi83578]

I disagree with his opinion regarding twitter….perhaps it’s his ability to separate out emotion that makes him more capable of standing for truth…..I love that Elon is calling out people who pretend to be doing good and are actually doing evil. He’s a gift to our society in a day and age where people are caving in to bullies instead of standing up for what we truly believe. We should ALL have the chance to speak and be heard and the censorship has gone beyond acceptable and damaging in fact to our country

[@andrewwickham4642]

Absolutely correct!! Elon Musk purchasing twitter “x” was the most important circuit breaker the unchallenged avalanche of the left woke Marxist. He through X levels the playing field and gives hope to conservatives that you can speak and be heard …. The guest completely misread Elons ethos of building a better humanity… Cheers

[@rouxchat6033]

Excellent point.

[@ChasL704]

We'll said... Thank you...

[@alymshep]

I agree 100%. I suspect Walter leans heavily to the left 🤔

[@Gary.g19]

Doesn’t matter right or left I love Elon because he very transparent and standing up for free speech,and very smart but yet dumb not knowing where we came from Lack’s wisdom on that Which is the most important thing in life Knowing God created us all

[@EoinKelly-ke6zp]

Walter Isaacson is such a hero of mine. His book on Steve Jobs literally inspired me as a teenager to pick my degree. Brilliant writer and great to see him explain his writing process.

[@GainFitnessSystems]

What did you pick ? Curious

[@JoeRizkallah-o5i]

Wht s ur degree

[@jeniferjohnson7827]

This guy is so devicive typical cozy up to a guy to get his story. Then criticize him for his way of doing business and creating new ways forward

[@jaredwood7124]

Walter is a Lifepath 6. 6’s are always motivated and fascinated by influencers of humanity. He has fulfilled his existence.

[@adventureswithwool-johanne7755]

Wow, this guy is different. He is smiling alot throughout the interview. He shines. He obviously stays young and inquisitive with all his adventures. He had an interesting life - his story telling is fantastic.

[@RuthLopez-f4t]

This guy.. Mr Walter...is an amazing human being🙏He's respectful & honest...which is an Awesome combination🙏We need more humans like him🙏🙏🙏

[@kaakca]

Lol

[@salford6]

Just listened to the audiobook after watching this pod, book is fantastic, well written & narrated and exceptionally researched & very non-biased which surprised me

[@centurionstrengthandfitnes3694]

Hadn't heard of Walter before this, but this was one of your most fascinating, compelling episodes. Walter sharing his experience here is an absolute gift.

[@jenniferjuniper12]

Agree!

[@Walker172012]

Live under a rock?

[@centurionstrengthandfitnes3694]

@@Walker172012 Non-American living in Asia. Not US-centric... like most of humanity. Don't be hurt, though. ;)

[@angehockenhull3057]

He is probably a handler

[@angehockenhull3057]

Wake y wakes sheepy

[@Gang-Chi-London]

One of the best interviews STEVEN has done, the questions he asked the guest are so insightful, and spot-on.

[@Name-oz4lq]

May I be a “grammar nazi” for the sole purpose of teaching you? There’s only one mistake. Perhaps this is not your native language &/or you appreciate learning. I mean absolutely no disrespect, & I’m aware this may be highly annoying if you don’t appreciate learning. Hahahah OK, great! Thanks! You should have an exclamation point after “Steven has done”. That’s a complete thought & should not be continued with a comma. Also, I completely agree with you! That is all. 😊

[@BeLovetribe]

@@Name-oz4lq😂😂😂

[@Nova-Rift]

Ya I want to meet Steven so badly.

[@scorpio85]

Regarding Steve Jobs……the reason he named his electronics APPLE 🍎 is because he worked in an apple orchard to earn finance. Remarkable man.

[@IrvinRups]

This is the most humble guest you have ....thank you for your service sir.

[@GDawg2K2]

This guy is responsible for the slaughter of millions. He was a warmonger and propagandist for the US gov that went on to butcher millions!

[@abbyduclos11]

I've watched several interviews with Walter in the last 6 months and this is the best one. A testament to your ability to ask fantastic questions, Steven. Keep it going!

[@WhyWorldWet]

Such a great interviewer and such a great person to learn from, wow. Unique insight

[@cragaleb]

I recommend Lex Fridman's interview too if you haven't seen!

[@charlottewagner715]

@@cragaleb Yesss! Lex is a rockstar. He did a very good interview with Grimes too.

[@NandiniK]

Steven, you don’t have to ask people to subscribe anymore. Your content is good enough you people will subscribe without you asking. Trust the work you are putting out.

[@user-lw3bb3yd1m]

I subscribed because he asked 👍🏻

[@AlvaBarr]

Ask and you shall receive. It has nothing to do with doubting the quality and value of his content but rather, he wants to continue growing and improving (as we should) and its his way of giving back and rewarding the loyalty of his subscribers. I find that both beautiful and inspiring. He asked, I subscribed.

[@Niekomojo]

All KZbinrs have to put ask people to do that in their videos because there’s always newcomers to the channel that need to be reminded to subscribe. Just let it be.

[@monicaryan750]

@@user-lw3bb3yd1msame!

[@martintroy6669]

Thank you for allowing your ‘listeners’ to experience conversations with the most interesting and informative people on the planet.

[@berkefeil5646]

Gained much respect for Walter Isaacson. He can think critically for himself but doesn’t demonize people. His context awareness is also on point

[@tommyto212]

Childhood is the blue print for all icons, idols, ideologists, heroes and villains. Most great success people have a bittery childhood and failing pasts, but knowledge & talents empowered themselves to the next level.

[@troyrockwell7744]

Partially right

[@kristinabliss]

Childhood is the blueprint for everyone.

[@patedwards7934]

Elon is a genius what are your accomplishments.

[@friglegs]

Let’s see all of it

[@georginafronda496]

⁠@@patedwards7934he’s not a genius but he is smart. He’s not Tony Stark.. read what @tommy wrote, clearly you are missing the point…

[@pd4887]

Great job on writers part, commuting to follow Elon for 2 years, I appreciate that. And also the writer seems like a well rounded person with self awareness.

[@Christ777_]

Look at the apple logo, agents of Satan. Freemason sad frauds. Follow Jesus Christ alone. They ate the forbidden fruit. 🙏

[@Christ777_]

Look at the apple logo, agents of Satan. Freemason sad frauds. Follow Jesus Christ alone. They ate the forbidden fruit. 🙏

[@Christ777_]

Yoga is demonic, please use your brain Christians! ‼️ you pray to other gods - WAKE UP ‼️

[@notnow7973]

“Elon and Walter sitting in a room crafting a story to make America swoon. CIA! CIA! CIA!”

[@Mistressofthegroove]

What a fascinating and eloquent man, I could listen to him all day! Brilliant interview.

[@junekoch4286]

Musk and Jobs are the fascinating people he is just the collector and tape recorded of their genius. He did choose them, so give him credit for that!

[@motivationalwisdom891]

We are so thankful he took that platform from their control. Thank God for Elon for being a REAL HUMAN an seeing whats going on an taking a stance of being on the RIGHT side of history for us

[@schafe4461]

crap h is a maga creep south African.

[@Rob_Bot]

I am nearly finished with Walter Isaacson's book (audio book) on Elon Musk. It is quite fascinating, delving in on what Musk has gone through in his life: details on his childhood, relationships + family, multiple companies he's successfully built and others that failed, his way of thinking, drive, demons, passion, and much more. The book is 20 hours long and I have about 2 hours left- and at times it can feel grueling, extremely technical, but wildly detailed. However I highly appreciate the deep inside look in one of the most innovative and intelligent man in our time today. If you're an engineer, have a technical inclination, or are simply curious about Musk's unique mind, I think you'd enjoy it. Also Isaacson is a great author and story teller, and I enjoyed his perspective. Thank you Steven for the interview!

[@terryo5672]

Thanks, just downloaded it.

[@durosinlorunbukola5721]

where did you get the audio book

[@Rob_Bot]

@@durosinlorunbukola5721 Amazon

[@marcorodrigues8303]

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[@jeanninepettett2112]

This was one of THE MOST PROFOUD discussions I ever had the opportunity to listen to! Thank you all of you.

[@JoBlogz]

what were the 7 secrets?

[@ElizabethWarrenYeahYeah]

The abuse of people on the spectrum over the years has been shocking. The attitudes to autism and towards my own autistic child whilst he was growing up, were diabolical. His own grandmother wanted to put him in an institution and forget about him, because he was "different" and she wanted to keep him secret from others. That didn't happen, I sheltered him from the abuse as best I can, encouraged him, supported him and now he's in a highly responsible job with great prospects and a great team under him. My mother would have had him locked away, licking windows. Elon will have endured far worse. I'm in the first few minutes of the podcast..... I know I will find it emotionally challenging to hear of Elons life, I know his family were cruel and I can't bear to think of anyone on the spectrum who is treated badly. I think I will have to listen a few minutes at a time. Thanks for the thoughtful guests Steven. ❤ Yes I'm subscribed and notified.

[@mshoneylovebaby]

Your son is very lucky to have you as his mom you are an angel

[@charlottewagner715]

Wish you'd been my mom, darling. Love you ❤

[@xman933]

Good for you. What we call the autistic are people with a special interface to consciousness who see the world in different and unique ways. I’m willing to bet a significant number through human history of those who advanced human knowledge and achievement would today be diagnosed as autistic. Society wants the easily understandable behavior of the average and frequently treats those with special gifts badly.

[@HollyNashWoodVille]

…..😢they know not what they do….😢 still no excuse…

[@ElizabethWarrenYeahYeah]

@mshoneylovebaby I don't think Angel comes into it. Whatever comes along your way you just have to deal with it as best you can, and when you sit back one day to draw breath, you realise that you are dealing with something that's been a challenge, but you stepped up to that challenge without thinking. Maybe you did a good job, but you tried your best. He's a bit older now, and loves to travel, yet at age 16 I put him on a bus alone for the first time, had him met at the other end, likewise a train. Now he goes all over Europe alone. Plans all his tickets, journeys and hostels himself. I'm so glad he has the confidence to do so.

[@laureldavis500]

I’d be so interested to hear what Walter Isaacson has to say about what Elon Musk’s mission is now, regarding his involvement with politics, and Donald Trump

[@dc9292]

Walter Isaacson is an amazing story teller, I loved this interview. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@Stefanburakov]

He is and it was a great story but I cant get it that Musk let him stay around for so long and snitch.

[@Christ777_]

Look at the apple logo, agents of Satan. Freemason sad frauds. Follow Jesus Christ alone. They ate the forbidden fruit. 🙏

[@notnow7973]

Really?! Your first instinct is fawning? Americans are weird. Gotta fawn over someone. If it’s not Elon it’s Walter. Pathetic. Ever consider Walter is CIA and in the biz of myth-making? You might want to do that.

[@notnow7973]

@@Stefanburakovexactly. This whole story is ridiculous. A godless people need these myths. Walter is likely CIA and in the biz of myth making. Americans need idols. Because they are Godless.

[@RyanHoltz]

Walter is a true biographer. He without thought would mention little details about Steven throughout the interview which indicates he did a ton of research on Steven too. 🙏🏽✨🧡

[@jjf609]

As he mentioned, he would follow the subject of his biography for 2 years. Of course, he said Jobs would let him be nearby 1 week out of a month & Elon would allow Walter to be nearby 2-3 weeks in a month.

[@kayinclaytor]

fantastic interview. After reading his Steve Jobs biography, i’ve been a huge Isaacson fan. History belongs to the storytellers and this man is able to capture individual stories like no other

[@tomkeating5178]

No it belongs to the winner's always have always will.

[@Christ777_]

Nothing new than what I as offered in the garden of Eden 🐍 💩 🔥 wake up.

[@geraldinemaxwell6391]

It may not be the intention of this particular podcast but it just gave me my own eureka moment. Thank you for having this conversation. Very inspiring and enlightening. KNOW THYSELF and stick to it. Nobody has the right or power to change anybody. Every type of personality is what makes this world works. No one is better than the other. Diversity is its strength. ❤

[@bearowen5480]

Walter, I don't agree with your politics, but I love your exhaustive research style, implacably walking in the footsteps of your subjects to know them with an intimacy that cannot be obtained through a few arms length interviews. It's a seldom employed technique, possibly unique to you among contemporary biographers. I also deeply respect your view about the invaluable societal role the story teller plays in consolidating and retransmitting human virtues to succeeding generations After listening to this fascinating interview, I eagerly look forward to reading your Musk saga.

[@anonix4078]

Yep. Walter's left leaning ideologies surface at times. Some chapters seems to have hidden agenda. Other than that good book.

[@alsaikali5753]

Maybe Stephen’s most significant and fantastic interview of all time. Significant because those of us who follow Stephen know how much he wants to meet and engage with Elon Musk. This was arguably the next best thing. And Isaacson does not disappoint. Equally interesting was Isaacson’s clear interest in Stephen and knowledge of the podcast (and Stephen’s life). I know this is a very “meta” comment, and the interview itself was, as always, exceptional, but it was also an incredible milestone. I’d bet anyone that Stephen is now working the Isaacson connection to help land that “dream” interview - Walter Musk. Go get him, Stephen!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Such a fantastic conversation indeed. Thank you so much for your support!! Team DOAC 🙏

[@notnow7973]

Elon and Walter sitting in a room crafting a story to make America swoon. CIA! CIA! CIA!

[@notnow7973]

Seriously?! Fawning? On my phone this morning: an interview with Walter Isaacson talking about his book on Elon Musk. I do not believe in Elon Musk. Why is there so much PR for this guy? I think he's a construct. He's a myth made for idol worship. Everything is to create an audience that "follows" him and adores him. That's who we are. Godless people who are easily persuaded by public relations. I am a cynic. Granted. But Walter Isaacson ... he seems like CIA. His job is to write books that consolidate memory. I resent him. But Americans lap it up. Pathetic.

[@mariacoronel2547]

3:08 Steven, you have more than fulfilled your promise to us, your followers! I think the the podcast, the invitees and the topics discussed are absolutely magnificent! Thank you.

[@tommy-73-dash]

The interview was enlightening, Walter Isaacson is so patient and kind in his thoughts of others. It's a tribute to his deep understanding of others and the world. Thank you for bringing this conversation to my attention.

[@corahlorow1938]

I was diagnosed with auadhd later in life, I was also heavily traumatized by narcissistic abuse, I was diagnosed with cptsd, pba and bpd. Meds never helped me until I found a med called nudexta that helps with the emotional incontinence, I didn't start laughing and crying uncontrollably until after a bad head injury tho. the things he said about musk feels like I'm looking in a fractal mirror. I think when immersed in abuse your whole life, its hard to find peace. like people get addicted to the chaos of their mind and they don't settle down which leads to the emotional exhaustion that I think is often labeled as bipolar. They way I hyper focus on my art reminds me of the way you speak of his attention to detail. I think its wildly paradoxical the awareness our country has for mental health. Most of our idols and most prominent leaders are lead subconsciously by their past and their attachment theory. and the ways in which our younger years form our frameworks later in life. I have a lot of empathy for musk because I can relate to melting down modes, or apathetic modes. I think it all comes down to attachment theory and how personalities affect each other. His dad was cold and that I think still it pushes musk to validate himself with addition to overworking and musk doesn't have the capacity to slow down and feel the muck. Also probably why he expects a lot of his employees. Perfectionism is also a way to cope with having a NPD parent. A lot of times autistic people are affected by cognitive dissonance at a deeper rate because of the way autistic people are inherently seemly strong with a moral compass and hyper vigilance. Reiki and dance help me slow down and reach calming states and for a long time I did not realise how much my art was my resting space in a world of chaos. It breaks my heart he feels so hurt by his daughter. What a humanizing story of a man who is commonly demonized or misunderstood.

[@mrbee145]

Oh boy, just meditate

[@karensams994]

This has every gen z buzzword known to man

[@mariahezra]

Wow what a fascinating guy! I love that he's able to see so many different pov's -- not critical. Seems really good at understanding people without letting his emotions get in the way. It even sounded a bit like Steven was trying to get him to say something bad about Elon and he was so respectable.

[@Dannyvhulst]

I've never heard of this man but I like the way he talks and the excitement in what he tells.

[@matthewjoseph7671]

What a FINE FINE Human Being Walter !!! May God Bless You for your FINE Understanding of YOURSELF as You Find OTHERS

[@adelezierler1547]

Now I really have to get Walter Isaacson's bio of Elon Musk. He explained so well describing Elon Musk so vividly and honestly and sincerely, the character of a rather complexed, difficult to understand human being, but a person who I think needs his sole nurtured and his assurance of being admired and liked by all. I really enjoyed listening to this so interesting conversation with Stephen, and Walter Isaacson❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you

[@MsElke11]

It's a great read. We're borrowing it from the library.

[@notnow7973]

Not a second of skepticism? Just lap it all up as if it’s true? Not myth making? Not consolidation of memory?

[@JoBlogz]

what were the 7 secrets?

[@JoBlogz]

@@MsElke11 what were the 7 secrets?

[@JoBlogz]

what were the 7 secrets?

[@marcosta183]

I heard about Elon when a bunch of kids went to visit a cavern in Thailand and got stuck by an unexpected flood, as I remember it. Days have scrolled down but nobody could rescue the boys and their teacher. However, in the US, Elon organised some plan to try that rescue in Thailand. In the US the Media, and in other Countries, were rejoicing out of the failed attempt., the Mediocres were happy because the operation didn’t work as previewed. That episode put Elon into my❤

[@Stierenkloot]

He forced his engineers to build a dumbass submarine which couldn’t even remotely fit in the caves. Then he defamed the guy who actually saved the children for calling him out. He’s a narcissistic POS who only cares about looking good

[@georgewashing9731]

The MSM is controlled by the leftists. I can see how Elon tried to correct and save humanity!!!

[@strategystuff5080]

He also called one of the teachers a pedo. when the teacher rightly called him out on using the situation for his own publicity. with a submarine that wasn't going to work.

[@leelaferro]

Episode?

[@MrArthys]

​@@strategystuff5080not a teacher, he called a scuba diving guy a pedo.

[@banshanlangdiengdoh7854]

It's the first time I've spend over a biographer interview. It's all because of one person Elon Musk. My curiosity towards his personal lives is now fulfilled after this interview. Thankyou so much for sharing your experience with the most complex personality and developer of our generation. I choose to empathize not to judge. He's my inspiration indeed.

[@Christ777_]

Look at the apple logo, agents of Satan. Freemason sad frauds. Follow Jesus Christ alone. They ate the forbidden fruit. 🙏

[@zaphod-42]

I'd love to see Elon Musk on this podcast! 🤩 Great Episode, thanks! 🙏

[@CMA418]

Elon in 2022: "For Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral, which effectively means upsetting the far right and the far left equally." YES!!!!!!👍 Elon in 2024: "Trump/Vance MUST win. I can't handle 4 years of seeing and hearing Kamala/Walz. That would be cruel and unusual punishment." Goodbye principles, hello oligarchy.

[@Fleloniousrumpt]

@@CMA418 Money is the root of all evil. It's intoxicating for those who aspire to be rich but only 10% get the prize. Keep calling these morons out.

[@CMA418]

@@Fleloniousrumpt "the LOVE of money is the root of all evil." But also, "woe to you who are rich..."

[@TurdFerguson456]

"I think Musk sees himself on the same trajectory as Steve Jobs." If we're being honest, his trajectory is more impressive than anyone else's, especially since 2005-ish.

[@gary.haynes]

I agree Fergie. Elon has long since completely surpassed Jobs.

[@violetviolet888]

Disagree with this. Steve Jobs literally changed the world by leading the way to put a powerful computer in the hands of most of the citizens of the world hidden-in-plain-sight as a 'smart phone'. China's electric cars are lightyears ahead of Tesla to the point where you can be in the equivalent of Times Square with huge intersections in just one city of over 30 million people and the loudest sounds are people talking. Every foreigner who visits China comments on this discovery. Their cars are all voice directed: turning them on, locking, rolling down a window, heated seats in the *back* not just the front and brand new for half the cost of used non-electric cars in the U.S. China has literally landed people on the BACK side of the moon *twice*, something no country has ever done. Achievements like these are suppressed because the Western world wants to demonize China and enable ignorance as opposed to celebrating human kind accomplishments. Making it to Mars (if and when) and polluting the magnetosphere doesn't improve humanity nor does it restore Earth's natural systems which he from which he is exploiting resources-systems and resources humans desperately need to respect and enable them to thrive by getting ecosystem services healthy for all living beings to use without pollution or ecosystem imbalance to the point of not being functional or worse.

[@gary.haynes]

@@violetviolet888 Another extreme lefty mad because Elon Musk, while being left wing, supports free speech. So you rant and rave and spout nonsense. What has made you guys so mad is that he has thrown a kink in you being able to censor everyone and take away free speech. So you make up stories and spout them. Chill.

[@kenjudithglover]

@@violetviolet888 Tesla is amazing….space X is amazing…..he has designed and built the perfect little house that is gorgeous….he has done many impossible things….though not all are well publicized….and make no mistake….he is not nearly through changing our world and universe. Steve Jobs is through; he won’t be contributing more. He was great, but he's gone. Musk is still here and very busy.

[@77STRINGBEAN]

At this point, there is absolutely no comparison between Elon and Jobs. Elon has far, far surpassed Jobs many, many moons ago.

[@annemarie9980]

Walter Isaacson's own story is very interesting....would love to hear more about him...what he shared of his media experience was great....Fantastic interview thanks ❤❤❤

[@cornypinkuni9519]

I thought we'd hear a little more about him as well

[@janeth6225]

Walter dismisses the core change of Elon’s understanding of politics. We who are not liberals do not label as conspiracies the take over of children’s minds, or Fauci’s role- including his 2013 patent ownership- of SARS Cvid 19- in killing people, stunting education, and distracting from election fraud. That’s why he bought Twitter. He saw the silencing of free speech. And he doesn’t understand autism spectrum- can’t stop and smell roses. Buying a yacht is Walter’s idea of balance- it is actually boring. Elon has good traits and bad traits- 🤮 So does everyone.

[@dylandejongh1227]

I absolutely love the content that you produce. The level of professionalism and insight with which you conduct your interviews is a pleasure to watch. Please continue doing things the way you are. This show is an example to other podcasts of what great interviewing looks like. Subscribed!

[@braaandooon3166]

In Aspergers your "flight or fight" response is usually pegged at "FIGHT". Tons of brilliant minds come from that spectrum. It's a gift and a curse.

[@saeedajaib]

I love Walter Isaacson's work. We get so many insights from other peoples lives. A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one. - George RR Martin

[@notnow7973]

Even if the insights are false? Even if they are myths?

[@saeedajaib]

@@notnow7973 Yes, if those insights apply to my own life. Then it doesnt matter if they don't apply for someone else.

[@notnow7973]

Elon and Walter sitting in a room crafting a story to make America swoon. CIA! CIA! CIA!

[@shamha1626]

Thank you for having Walter on the show !!

[@andresduarte7603]

Steven this is without exageración the most insightful podcast on the internet. It has changed my way of thinking, my habits and how i comunicate with people. I can not thank you enough. If i could do 1 thing for the people i love i would try and get them interested in your content because of the level of personal growth i know can be achieved just by the continous listening of it. I literally can not recommend it enough

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Hey Andres, thanks so much for sharing some of your journey with us! We're so glad you're loving the podcast, and hope you find even more insight in the episodes ahead! Team DOAC

[@meghan42]

Oh please. Most insightful? Changed your way of thinking? Personal growth? Stop it.

[@Diametricallyopposed00]

@@meghan42 I’m with you 🙌🏻 what a ridiculous comment. Probably a paid bot, honestly. I’ve been listening/researching lately to how many paid ‘subscribers’ these channels buy. Nothing is as it appears on the internet. Go through the comments and look at which comments Steven replies to for engagement on the video😂 it’s a weird world we’re living in. The humans are starting to be outnumbered.

[@slawomirhering3770]

No coincidence all planned Neurolink AI humanoid SLAVERY death, what kind of old gay follow somebody young. Its like in Royal familie everything is preplaned for them autor of many books Ken Follett ❤ " Fall of Giants" " The men from St Petersburg" many others learn the history of plots and conspiracy on higher level you will know.

[@artschool673]

​@@meghan42Why not? Some people find inspiration in listening to experts on different stuff. I guess that some people are willing to find negativity in absolutely anything.

[@JDignum]

Another fascinating interview. I*m going to get his book on Musk. We already have his book about Jobs so I will have to read that too. I really like this man. He knows himself and is an excellent role model for the importance of that. I like his approach to leadership too. Somebody needs to write his biography! Interesting know he was the head of CNN, too. I miss his leadership there.

[@bumblebob5979]

He's our humanitys (think) "out of the box" Rocket Man! I really hope he will have a long lasting flying career. What a living symbol of hardship and revange on life. Nothing different could have accomplished anything similiar. I wish him health and prosperity!

[@pascalineiyodusenga]

21:04 "Having something to prove coming out of childhood and demons to harness tends to drive you a bit more". Hugs to everyone who can relate❤

[@cl9022]

True though when the break through does not happen it is brutally painful and a huge loss.

[@JenniferMyers]

If Walter Isaacson is writing your biography, you’ve either made it & done something extraordinary with your life, or you are in dire need of some deep introspection and perhaps an intervention of some kind (perhaps it’s both, lol). Isaacson’s Steve Jobs bio is supremely good; highly recommend it to everyone.

[@deborrastrom8559]

Walter, I have the book you wrote on Elon. I found it both stimulating & inspiring as well as a easy read > in spite of being a big book & the genius / complication of Elon. ❤🎉 Great insites into a complicated genius. 👍 I come from a family of genuis to some degree. Very hard to measure up some days, Always challenging & stimulating. Down time with people like this is the most relaxing & entertaining thing ever. ( No TV necessary.) Lol I disagree with you about Twitter for Elon. It may be the single best thing he has done to save the world. I think 🤔 even he is starting to realize this.

[@jennifergranati8096]

Your channel is fascinating and interesting. Your navigation into the lives of these famous people you meet, and transforming it onto the podcast without being intrusive is really a good skill to have . Thank you ❤😊

[@thabilemabena483]

As a South African I feel so proud that I belong to a country that produced a man of his calibre! I only wish the world we live in was not the way it is because otherwise he would not only have been the great businessman and scientist that he is for our country, he would have been the head of state of our beautiful country as well 54:41 without having to contest the position with anybody!

[@MarJo333]

Really ? How has he made life for humans better ? Elon , what has he done for mankind that's so riveting ? Builds rockets to go pick up rocks in outer space. Create AI that will end up killing us probably. I'd like to give him back, if you don't mind. Thanks !!

[@mireillesaintjuste9138]

What did he do for South African countries or continents ? Absolutely nothing. Proud of what?

[@richchase3140]

You can be proud of Elon, but you can't be proud of the losers who replied before me, or the political M0HS-&!#$ (read upside down) that South Africa has become.

[@simonrobertsmusic]

@@MarJo333 He's done absolutely nothing; that you'd understand.

[@rebeccalankford9810]

Just found this channel. This is a great interview. Allowing the person to speak. Not rushed or forced Great questions Fantastic

[@damonmelendez856]

His fight to preserve our right of Free Speech has earned him a place as one of the greatest defenders of the U.S. Constitution.

[@HollyNashWoodVille]

Even tho his path is not straight 😅

[@damonmelendez856]

@@HollyNashWoodVille care to elaborate or should we just accept your statement as fact?

[@CMA418]

lon in 2022: "For Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral, which effectively means upsetting the far right and the far left equally." YES!!!!!!👍 Elon in 2024: "Trump/Vance MUST win. I can't handle 4 years of seeing and hearing Kamala/Walz. That would be cruel and unusual punishment." Goodbye principles, hello oligarchy. "FREE SPEECH" then follows with censoring Turkish journalists who speak out against an authoritarian government, and censoring the Vance dossier.

[@zenkat19]

Free speech as he deletes anyone who disagrees with him on X...

[@nancybatchler579]

Free speech has 13:10 responsibility, he is learning that the hard way. Politics is brutal lies.

[@PaulaNellis-ny9ho]

In this day and age, we need aggressive, compassionate people to make the difference.

[@velvetpaws999]

Try and be the one then! ❤‍🩹

[@karenlanghofer8762]

This is a fantastic interview. I’m definitely going to look for Walter’s other books. I hope someday you are able to interview Elon yourself. Thanks for always asking interesting and deep questions.

[@sissi5598]

Yes, that would be amazing; Steven interviewing Elon!

[@zeldalazino463]

Not a fan of Elon Musk BUT this is one of the finest interview podcasts Steve has ever done. Walter Isaacson was absolutely brilliant, insightful, & well informed. His comments were eye-opening to say the least. I’d like to read a biography of Isaacson himself!!

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Both Jobs and Musk will go down as two of the top 10 geniuses in US history. I wouldn’t want to directly work with either of them. Musk is the first industrialist that ever started two different billion dollar businesses. He’s definitely the top industrialist in US history. Buying Twitter was definitely an emotional thing. He hates bullies. Now, we know that the US government was using Twitter to censor citizens and to manipulate and control a narrative. He’s the most powerful advocate for freedom of speech.

[@ROSAVAZQUEZ-p4r]

Very nice , I have a daughter on the spectrum and is clear that the things that makes most people happy is not the same for them , Elon is a gift to humanity no matter what.

[@vusanichirwa1348]

Steven's interview style delving into Elon Musk's childhood experiences was masterful👏👏His poignant questions navigated the depths of Musk's past, unraveling a compelling narrative!

[@Christ777_]

Nothing new than what I as offered in the garden of Eden 🐍 💩 🔥 wake up. 💩

[@jackrusselpupper1979]

I really enjoy your interviews, the best traits of yours is your listening to your guests. Your intelligent questions is also great skill that you possess. Admirable characteristics in a person. I enjoyed this author's honesty about himself, a humble person. Very lucky to have had a very nice childhood. My husband is like the author, very balanced person.

[@dylanthomas12321]

I scrolled through the comments and could've given two thumbs up to 95 percent. It's the second time I watched this one, and there will probably be a third - an excellent educational journey for anyone. I wish all schools would make these sorts of discussions available to their students, whatever their age. But it's valuable even to old folks like me who lived through the history discussed. It gives you perspective. Well Done!

[@45Grace2009]

Walter may think Twitter is less, but to me, who doesn't follow the woke brigade, raw opinions are more valuable than woke-speak. Thanks Elon.

[@carolwatson5727]

Brilliant interview Steven. I have read the Elon Musk book, as well as 3 of Walter Isaacson’s other biographies. He is truly brilliant, and is able to bring his subjects alive, making his books very readable.

[@sssshhhhh45]

Not even half way through. Brilliant episode, amazing guest. We have too many regulators, not enough risk takers. Such an accurate observation, so succinctly put. Love it. Already one if my favourite episodes

[@jdxx59]

Yes risk is fine if any negative consequences will only affect yourself. Elon could take risks and cut off those servers in an instant - they belonged to him. Had an employee done that and their system went down, they would be sacked. Elon is definitely a forward thinking doer. It’s only because of people like him that we do move forward. Elon works on logic, not emotion so unrelatable to many.

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

Narcissists are not happy! They need constant validation

[@RedactedATS]

I have such a soft spot for elon, there's something about him that fascinates me. I'm enjoying the new X as well, especially the direct messages that come thru from him. It's a lot of fun, his humour is so dry, much appreciated by the British! I enjoy hearing elon talk, how he considers the questions before answering, it's like he's actually listening, which is quite rare these days. There's just a certain something about him so i watch him with a lot of curiosity and interest

[@leelaferro]

Glad he’s listening to you all!

[@leelaferro]

How to watch?

[@builder101-x9j]

Ultimatly Elon purchase of Twitter might be the most important thing hes does all the high tech in the world and space travel will not improve our lifes if freespeech is lost.

[@G_Ozare]

Agreed. We cannot flee to Mars from tyranny

[@TKUA11]

If that were so, twitter would be doing well, but the company is going broke. There is no more free speech on twitter, if there was, you wouldn’t be seeing Elon’s tweets every time you open the app, even after blocking him. He also blocks journalists and steals handles for himself. Oh and he also shut down the “Elonjet” channel. Seems like Elon only values his own free speech, or soon to be oligarchy

[@sarahgupton2552]

Twitter’s own algorithm identifies Musk as the source of more misinformation than anyone on the platform. The truth is free speech too. Lies may be free speech but lies are harmful and can do far more harm than the truth.

[@elaa1934]

Fascinating interview! WOW, every time you think you've seen the best interview, the next comes out. Bravo Stephen and all his guests.

[@margaretfort8286]

I didn’t think this would interest me, finally listened, I was so wrong. Thank you Steven

[@VTHookie]

Man -i love the way you ask questions without interrupting the guest!Just subscribed!!

[@bhiveliveglobal]

Is this the first step to get Mr Musk in the chair? Walter was so had such an interesting time watching these people. TY

[@pavlamickova7300]

Dear Steven and team, please do an interview with this man again, but about him, his life and his work....as he's more interesting than Musk or Bezos. Very pleasant guest. 👏

[@KJ99otis]

Yes!!

[@jontnoneya3404]

WHY is this only 1.5 hrs?! What a fantastic episode and this needs to be at least 2x as long. Well done.

[@deborrastrom8559]

Not sleeping is a big Red flag on silent pressures on the heart & brain. This also effects mental balances. As a longevity researcher & a former Clinical trial nurse of adults & children ( babies too ), I will pray 🙏 he gets a wake up call as to how important sleep / relaxing & exercise is to his living out his dreams. How valuable it would be for him to promote these things for his teams at SpaceX & Tesla & X & personal life.

[@regalchic]

This is for me is definitely one of the most insightful episodes I have listened to on this podcast. This alongside the episode with Damon Dash .. I couldn't recover from the insights I gleaned listening to that episode for weeks and weeks. I wish Elon would come on this podcast. Talking about gifts to humanity this podcast is definitely a gift to humanity. I think I would be grateful to Steve and his team for the rest of my life for how much this podcast has elevated my mind. It's literarily mad!

[@dc9292]

As a long time listener and subscriber. Please don't change to a documentary format, I really enjoy the one to one style. I understand that there might be a need for Stephen to have time for other things and not be able to spend as much time on these pods, but I think a change of presenter works better than a change of format.

[@tiiios]

Let him cook

[@jennifercottrell2588]

Love this interview because the interviewer and interviewee both have the background of running a company. I learned what I was beginning to realize about human intelligence and a having a more engineer minded approach. It seems like the world is hard on these type of thinkers in general, and we all should learn to challenge those rule driven aspects to life. Also aware of trials men have to go through as "different" thinkers, and also men who stand out and have fathers who make them suffer in difficult ways. It's interesting that Musk suffers from some mental illnesses, and inspirational the way he uses his loneliness in childhood to understand and yearn for family, and just goes with it, may not know why. There is a lot there for hope moving forward in our current difficult state. Really impressed.

[@tran-vm3uu]

He’s probably in autistic spectrum but luckily he turned into a brilliant entrepreneur because he is smart. If you follow other stories, one may turn to be a killer. We should be able to recognize them and help them. Most often they are unhappy. Most often they were bullied.

[@Geeronimo99]

I think what we term mental illness isn't illness. It's uniqueness. Not everyone comes from same mould. He just looks able to dissociate...with focus...all brain boxes do that maybe. Time out of normal schools Foster genius maybe.

[@notnow7973]

Do you ever think “this is myth making?” I do. I take it with a grain of salt. Notice all of the gurus have “schtick.” I think they all are created for exactly this: idol worship. And Americans are happy to comply.

[@leelaferro]

@@notnow7973100% all lore

[@MajorCanada]

He truly loves his daughter, in his own sad and certainly flawed way, but it shines through in these stories. Wow. That's the biggest takeaway. How much he understands pain in the loss of approval and love, be it from his daughter or his father. No doubt his biggest "failure" would be that of being unable to bridge his relationship with any of his children. That pain also drove him to be successful, and drives him still.

[@miriamzajfman4305]

You hosted a wonderful guest 👍- great interview 👏

[@SuperDb143]

Walter Isaacson is the king of biographies most certainly , i love his work including his most recent work Elon Musk. your guests are very fascinating , i dont miss a single episode.

[@elainescott6791]

Walter is a love with a heart and a great brain offering wisdom and class!

[@rgg6322]

Elon said in Rogan interview -'You wouldn't want to be me'

[@violetviolet888]

44:32 I digree that Andy Krebs "wanted to go back because he liked the emotional turmoil" based on what was said earlier in this video about him. He wanted to return because he believed in the cause and the cause was bigger than himself which means he was willing to *tolerate* the turmoil because relatively-it was better than being bored. It does *not* mean he * liked* the turmoil.

[@danfrazer1579]

For Walter Isaacson personally, I think this was he's best biography to write about because there is so much to write and talk about when its come to the topic - Elon Musk

[@ionvlad141]

Elon is way more accomplished than Steve Jobs. Was an arcade game programmer at age 12, then put the Yellow Pages online. Later on, owned the world's first online bank PayPal. Now has Tesla, Space X, The Boring Company, Neurolink AI company, and Twitter / X. A mutifaceted man. A modern day Nicola Tesla. 😊

[@charlottewagner715]

I think the time is coming for Walter's second book on Elon...

[@kalliemj]

I love that you aren’t afraid to ask someone what they mean. I’m not sure if you are just doing it so the viewer can better understand or because you’re not sure what the word he used means but I really appreciate that you aren’t afraid to ask. Some people would just nod their head and act like they understood. I certainly had no clue what he meant as that was my first time hearing that word so I am thankful you asked for me. As a side note he said that the iPhone is so simple anyone can pick it up and figure it out without a manual and that has not been my experience. When I switched from pc to Mac I was so stressed. I couldn’t figure out the buttons, couldn’t screenshot, couldn’t left click, etc. I had to have someone teach me. The same thing happened when I switched from a standard phone to an iPhone. I had to have someone show me every button and feature because I was completely clueless. Even touching my moms new iPhone (she has the 13 and I have the 8) I get confused because there is no home button anymore so I no longer know how to double click home to swipe up or how to screenshot, etc. every time they change something I get blindsided. It’s not the easiest product to work with but I get even more frustrated and confused when I try to switch to android or windows. Once you make the shift it’s not worth the annoyance to switch back. That’s why I have so many apple products. It’s not because it’s the best brand or the most cost effective but it’s because I’d rather not go through the frustration of having to figure out how to use the other product again.

[@peaceemezue]

I have not finished watching had to pause and say thank you Steven for the insightful podcast it has really helped me improve on my life from my diet to mental health. The guests you interview are phenomenal I can’t even imagine how much it cost to have a chat with them. Thank you for chasing your dreams and passion. I am truly inspired to be great.❤

[@Christ777_]

Look at the apple logo, agents of Satan. Freemason sad frauds. Follow Jesus Christ alone. They ate the forbidden fruit. 🙏

[@Christ777_]

Yoga is demonic, please use your brain Christians! ‼️ you pray to other gods - WAKE UP ‼️

[@sarahaileen]

Really loved hearing Isaacson's insightful and understanding account of his time with Musk. Great conversation!

[@Spector07]

Steven never disappoints.

[@Stefanburakov]

Yes his wife have been disappointed at times

[@WileChile51]

@@Stefanburakov Highly doubtful.

[@Spector07]

@@Stefanburakov i don't think so

[@Spector07]

@@Stefanburakov I guess he has disappointed you 😂

[@andrewmaloney9201]

Thank you Steve and Walter for this, yet another, revealing look at some of today's best, well known great enterpreneurs! I totally love it - from start to finish!!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@malcolmlarri8236]

Musk has lost a lot of customers but he's gained a whole new following on the right. Will be interesting to see where Elon and Tesla are in 5 years - very hard to predict how it's going to play out.....

[@naomipurdy7045]

The left are evil now

[@jorgeenchilada]

since republicans think electric vehicles are "commie", it probably won't go great.

[@djangowoof]

Thank you Mr. Isaacson for following your calling. It is one if not the only one that keeps humanity connected. You have just become a hero in my life.

[@Greenandgold888]

HOW AM I GOING TO GET EDITTING DONE WHEN YOU HAVE A NEXT LEVEL GUEST LIKE THIS!!! DAMN! Thank you

[@PaulaTerryLancaster]

'[N]ext-level' is a compound adjective and needs a hyphen, if you're editing.

[@liberspaces]

I am the owner of a company based in Estonia and I follow you from a few months after a bad bankruptcy of a parent company I started in 2023; your content is being of huge help now that I'm rebuilding my business from scratch

[@marmar2688]

👍

[@samaL677]

You can do it! 💪🏻

[@kimlee2723]

Thanks for this video, it helped me understand why Elon os who he is and I must just say…….Elon rocks, legend, so sorry you had to experience such abuse as a child, I respect him for working his way out of it in such a positive productive genius way…….as a South African it’s a honour to know we share the same geographical experiences, go Elon!!!!!!! You will not walk alone❤️