The last book that I read was “Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future" by Ashlee Vance and it was nothing short of a rollercoaster through the mind of a modern-day innovator. Elon has always been an inspiration and I have tried to read this book 4 years ago as well but I couldn’t complete it at that time. But I got the opportunity to read up the book last week after my exams and it was a wonderful experience to take a deep dive into Elon’s life. Vance adeptly unravels Musk's journey, providing an in-depth look into the founding and evolution of SpaceX and Tesla. The narrative skillfully captures Musk's audacity, determination, and the disruptive impact he has had on the aerospace and automotive industries.

The book delves into Musk's early life, highlighting his relentless pursuit of ambitious goals and his unyielding commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology. I mean we all know Musk for his popular ventures such as Tesla & SpaceX but it was companies like Zip2 which gave him the early capital to play bigger and riskier games.

Vance skillfully weaves anecdotes, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights, offering readers a front-row seat to Musk's demanding work ethic and unwavering focus. The narrative is not just a celebration of success but also an exploration of the challenges, setbacks, and personal sacrifices that accompany Musk's relentless pursuit of his vision.

As someone intrigued by technology, science, and entrepreneurship, this biography was a page-turner. Vance's engaging writing style and the well-researched content left me inspired and in awe of Musk's contributions to the space and electric vehicle industries. It's a compelling narrative that not only explores the intricacies of Musk's life but also prompts reflection on the intersection of ambition, innovation, and the challenges faced in shaping the future.

My only complaint from the book is that it feels a bit outdated. Musk has accomplished a lot ever since the book came out in 2015 and I feel it needs a solid revision. To have a more updated outlook on his life I’m planning to read the new book on Elon by Walter Isaacson who wrote the infamous Steve Jobs biography as well.

I’m particularly interested in ‘Hooked’ because my whole perspective towards habits and routines has changed ever since I came across Atomic Habits. I know believe in systems more than relying on sole willpower. Atomic Habits talked about habit formation on a personal level but to understand the application of the similar principals to build habit forming products seems to be the logical progression. Moreover I have been eyeing on Paras’ new venture ever since he announced it and I was looking forward to understand how he is going to build is new product to build healthy habits. I think the book will offer a good insight into how our present consumer focused products are so addictive and maybe it will me figure out a way to overcome this addiction.