Pranjal G was captivated by Elon Musk. For four years, the founder of the beginning AI absorbed every word and movement of a billionaire entrepreneur, convinced that this obsession was a plan to success.
Two Teslas, countless biographies, hundreds of podcasts and disastrous investment in shares later, Prranjal shared disturbing realization on LinkedIn.
His admission scared followers: “You won't succeed by watching Elon Musk.” What began as admiration has turned into an expensive mistake, taught it – and others online – a sharp lesson in productivity and personal growth.
“It's not flex. It's a confession,” Pranjal wrote.
The two shining Tesla, purchased in just 18 months, were to symbolize its progress. Instead, they represented the “most expensive mistake” of his career. Pranjal's list of obsession has crossed the splendid cars: 17 CVs, more than 200 hours of interviews with podcast, risk investment in Tesla shares and four decisive earnings.
The photo has marked the turnover point. Pranjal proudly took a picture of his second Tesla and expected applause. Instead, the dull message of the mentor hit him hard: “Impressive cars. But what do you build when you are busy buying Elona products?”
The question left Pranjal without a word and forced him to be painful counting. “When I studied Elon's life, I didn't build my own,” he admitted. His own projects were forgotten when Musk defended online, obsessed tweets, and navigated life in the shadow of someone else. His garage was placed luxury vehicles, but his portfolio was painfully empty.
The costs were stunning. Financially, it meant $ 192,000 spent on cars, $ 18,000 lost in poorly timed shares purchases, and more than $ 140,000 disappeared into wasted opportunities for their business. Yet more pity was deepened: lost momentum, stopped personal skills and psychological tension from the constant comparison of its beginning with Musk's established success.
Pranjal's truth is dull: billionaire habits do not guarantee your success. Morning routines, motivational tips and legendary work ethics are often products, not causes, wealth. Their famous findings often come from the teams they hired, and their well -promoted failure has always been comfortable to close success.
