To mitigate choice paralysis and indecisiveness in life’s important matters and business in general, should one adopt the habits of a serial risk-taker like Elon Musk?

A dedicated video game enthusiast since his adolescence, this billionaire entrepreneur is known to invest considerable time in the evenings playing games on his mobile device. Notably, he is reported to be highly engaged with a specific game, Polytopia, to the extent that it has occasionally led him to miss important meetings. He draws parallels between the game and real-life business practices, advocating for a willingness to embrace risk and view temporary failure as a necessary part of the journey. He maintains that while initial setbacks may be disheartening, they eventually pave the way for success, fostering greater courage in pursuing innovative business ventures. In essence, he suggests that managing a business should be approached with the same mindset as playing a video game—remaining resilient and not taking setbacks personally.₁

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