Elon Musk: Misunderstood Genius Overcomes Lonely Childhood to Achieve Greatness
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Elon Musk was misunderstood as a child and labeled "intellectually disabled" by his school principal, though his mother recognized his genius.
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Musk would often stare blankly in school, completely engrossed in his thoughts, leading to reprimands from teachers.
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Musk became very lonely and sad once he started school, struggling to connect with peers.
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Though criticized and doubted early on, Musk was undeterred, driven by his ambitions.
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Musk's accomplishments with Tesla, SpaceX, etc. prove his brilliance; his childhood shows willpower.
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