Elon Musk's father: “Elon was successful for this reason”

In this exclusive interview, Errol Musk — engineer, entrepreneur, and father of Elon Musk — opens up about his life, values, and the experiences that shaped one of the world’s most influential families. He discusses leadership, the importance of discipline, and the fine balance between luck and hard work in achieving success. Errol also shares personal reflections on raising Elon, Kimbal, and Tosca Musk, revealing unseen sides of their upbringing and mindset. From his thoughts on greatness and perseverance to his advice for young dreamers and parents alike, this conversation offers a rare and deeply human perspective on ambition, family, and purpose. 00:00 – Who is Errol Musk? 00:52 – The secret every business must have 01:41 – Three traits of every great leader 02:00 – Errol Musk’s entrepreneurial beginnings 04:06 – Does luck really matter in success? 05:53 – Lessons on resilience and overcoming obstacles 06:18 – Biggest failure vs greatest success 07:22 – Is greatness born or made? 10:40 – The real story of Elon Musk’s childhood 13:45 – Values and discipline inside the Musk family 15:13 – Did Errol know Elon was destined for greatness? 16:29 – What the world doesn’t know about Elon 18:02 – Advice for fathers raising future leaders 20:14 – What truly makes Errol Musk great 22:00 – The true meaning of success 23:33 – Advice for young people with big ideas 25:46 – The power of obsession and continuous learning 26:16 – Errol Musk’s personal mantra for hard times 26:46 – Final thoughts and farewell