Entrepreneurship Quote by Elon Musk
“You want to be extra rigorous about making the best possible thing you can. Find everything that's wrong with it and fix it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Rigorous Development” on TechCrunch, 2021
Strive for excellence by relentlessly identifying flaws and improving them.
In simple terms: Find and fix everything wrong.
Key Takeaway
Iterate until optimal.
Themes
excellence
rigor
continuous improvement
quality control
Mood
driven
critical
focused
Type
advice
instructional
When to use this quote
- software releases
- hardware prototypes
- creative projects
Key Concepts
engineering
product design
mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What flaw will you address today?
- When is “good enough” acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stall progress if over‑pursued.
