Elon Musk is an engineer, inventor, entrepreneur & visionary. He is the founder and CEO of SpaceX, co-founder and CEO of Tesla, founder and CEO of Neuralink, founder of Zip2 and co-founder of X.com which later merged to become PayPal. He has a net worth of over 20 billion. Some of his publicly announced goals include reducing global warming, establishing a human colony on Mars, a new vertical take-off and landing supersonic jet and a high speed human transportation system via pressurised tubes.

There is much to learn from a man with such knowledge and vision. Below you can enjoy Elon’s 5 rules for success. What is your vision for the future?

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Several years ago I watched Bishop T. D. Jakes preach a message titled: “Turning Pressure into Power”, and it left a lasting impression on my spirit. I quickly got an impression that it’s actually possible to gain promotion from powerlessness to powerfulness: from “grass to grace”; and from a “furnace to a palace”.

The growth of a “low-flying eaglet” to a “high-flying eagle”, is by pressure; and by the pressure of heat – charcoal becomes diamond! Gold is processed by fire! Through the pressure created by World War Two, nations were given birth to in a new era after the war. A woman gives birth to children by the pressure of pushing. In summary, the truth about pressure is that it creates an internal change in people, which tends to makes them respond better to the challenges of life.

In the history of mankind, it has been noted that pressure brought out the best human resources, talents, intelligence, wisdom and potentials in so many men and women. When many people are squeezed, they responded better by displaying their full capabilities, which were always residing within them, and only waiting to be utilized.

What Separates Successful People From Average People?

What distinguishes extraordinarily successful people from those with average, or ordinary success – is their ability to perform under challenging conditions of sustained pressure. Take for example – athletes: their skills wouldn’t have much significance if they can’t use it to win trophies during the challenges that are associated with top competitions: which are often characterized by pressure. It can be observed in everyday life that two or more people, with the same training and skills, respond in different ways when confronted with similar concentrations and conditions of pressure.

There are times you must have noticed and wondered why some people flourish in the midst of pressure, while others respond by falling apart. Under pressure, some individuals react positively in a way that builds up their performance: on the other hand, there are other individuals who react in a way that drops their performance. In the right way, pressure can also make you identify the bad aspects of your life, and make appropriate adjustments for your good and the general good of those around you.

Pressure Increases Your Faith

For those who look at life from a more spiritual perspective, you might have noticed that pressure brings out a lot of spiritual attributes hidden within us like – patience, endurance, resilience, power and inner strength. That process would be similar to how pressure is used in converting weak charcoal into strong diamond: it also causes people to grow in faith and belief.

When you are a situation where no other option is available, than for you to wait, believe and expect a miraculous breakthrough from a higher power (God, the universe or whatever you believe in) – then your faith in God’s existence; your faith in God’s power, might and abilities – will only grow stronger.

When challenges and disbelief threaten you, then quickly and mandatorily respond by using faith as an effective tool. In order to pass from a position of powerlessness to heightened power, first of all – remain calm under that fire. Once you do not bend nor bow to it, then it won’t consume you. Take your gaze away from the predominant negativity you see around you, and concentrate on that higher power you believe in; and remember that power is always in a close proximity to those people who believe, even though they may be under a lot of pressure. In order to receive spiritual strength, which always has the capability of tackling physical challenges, make it a habit of maintaining positivity while looking to that higher power at all times.

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Maya Angelou was a well-known poet, actress, author and human rights activist. Her most famous works were her 7 autobiographies, the first- I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings – being the one to bring her international recognition.

Her interesting and full life, and many different occupations, gave Angelou a beautiful perspective, and a profound love of life and all its intricacies.

Below are some of the most famous quotes of Maya Angelou to inspire you on your own journey to greatness.

“When you know better, you DO BETTER.” – Maya Angelou

Such a simple statement, yet so meaningful. Don’t just apply this to others, apply it to yourself. When you do the work on yourself, consistently, you become better and can do better for others and for yourself.

“No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” 

When you fall down, and if you feel like staying down, remember tomorrow is a new day.

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

We rarely pay homage to the work it takes to become great. Give yourself a break; you’re doing just fine.

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” 

We can only control the choices we make, choose to be empowered, rather than a victim.

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” 

Life will throw you challenges, but it is in those challenges that you learn who you are.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” 

Be that person. The one that lifts others up. The one that makes a difference in the lives of others.

“Hope for the best, be prepared for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between.” 

What you believe you’ll receive. Expect only the best for yourself.

“Have enough courage to trust love one more time.”

And even when life and love get you down, as they sometimes will…

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style” 

Take joy from the seemingly mundane, and choose to make everything in life an adventure.

“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” 

You have nowhere to be, and nothing to achieve.

“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” 

You are the universe experiencing itself in human form. You are light.

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” 

You deserve love.

“I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” 

And this one, well, it speaks for itself. Go get em.

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