#186: Why Elon Musk doesnt believe in degrees?

Hello everyone,

Welcome to my 186th newsletter.

What Young People Can Learn from Elon Musk’s Unusual Journey

Elon Musk didn’t follow a straight-line career.
He didn’t wait for perfect degrees, perfect timing, or perfect opportunities.

What he did do was simple:
He learned fast, built projects early, and stayed independent in how he shaped his career.

And that’s the real lesson for young people today.

1. Independence doesn’t come from a degree — it comes from skills.

Musk picked up skills by doing: coding games at 12, building products in college, running small ventures long before Tesla and SpaceX existed.
You don’t need a big setup. You need curiosity + action.

2. Real work beats passive learning.

He always preferred:
• Building over memorising
• Projects over theory
• Proof of work over marks

This mindset matters more than ever in today’s fast-changing job market.

3. The world rewards clarity, not confusion.

Most young people today have skills — but can’t communicate them.
If your resume, portfolio, or profile doesn’t reflect who you are, opportunities slip.

4. Your career story is your responsibility.

Parents, teachers, and colleges can guide you —
But your actual career path is shaped by:
• The skills you choose
• The projects you build
• The way you position yourself

5. Start small, but start.

A simple project, a short internship, a clean resume, a clear profile —
These are the new building blocks of independence.

The smartest young people?
They don’t wait for companies to pick them.
They prepare themselves so opportunities find them.

Your future depends less on your degree — and more on how clearly you show what you can do.
Build your skills. Shape your story. Present it well.