I think you guys shouldn't be comparing “geniuses” because i don't think thats the forcing function here (ie IQ and ability).

The forcing function is having so much responsibility and stress from running so many companies. You have no extra bandwidth for anything. All your time is spent.

So maybe look at comparable people with insane schedules/workloads/very high pressure situations.

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n4r9 3 days ago | parent [-]

Fair. With Elon it feels like there's an obsessiveness that drives him to take on so much responsibility. And as you say, that can affect what he says publicly.

	▲	boringg 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		True -- also I wouldn't say Elon is a genius. I feel thats a term for people who solve deep intractable physics/math problems. Elon's admirable attributes are that he is an insane capital allocator, has a very acute engineering mind (rare for leadership), curious mind, sees the future paths, dedicated focus and is an unabashed salesman of his products and philosophy (maybe this one isn't as admirable but its critical to his success).