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by borkyborkbork 902 days ago
One way to get more done than others, is to set the goal out far enough that if you miss it you will do more than others.

Tesla and Space X have accomplished more than any other company in the last 70 years within their respective industries.
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stetrain 902 days ago
Goals and targets don't have to also be claims made to your customers.

> Tesla and Space X have accomplished more than any other company in the last 70 years within their respective industries.

That's absolutely not in contradiction to my point.

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The_Colonel 902 days ago
The disadvantage is that you lose all credibility. If Musk says something factually true tomorrow, my first instinct is to not believe him. That's kind of bad.

I believe Musk is also tarnishing the Tesla brand by his antics. I noticed that the association to Musk is kinda turning some left-leaning liberals away from Tesla.

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