Tesla CEO Elon Musk says ‘nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week’

Elon Musk believes major breakthroughs require more than a 40-hour workweek, suggesting 80 hours or more is necessary. He cited personal experiences at Tesla and SpaceX, including demanding deadlines and physically assisting with server migrations, to illustrate his point. Musk also noted that passion for one's work can mitigate the perceived burden of long hours.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says ‘nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week’
Elon Musk believes major breakthroughs require more than a 40-hour workweek, suggesting 80 hours or more is necessary. He cited personal experiences at Tesla and SpaceX, including demanding deadlines and physically assisting with server migrations, to illustrate his point. Musk also noted that passion for one's work can mitigate the perceived burden of long hours.