> SpaceX didn't spend an absurd amount of money getting Falcon 9 to where it is That's part of the genius of SpaceX's approach, which culminated in achieving w

> SpaceX didn't spend an absurd amount of money getting Falcon 9 to where it is That's part of the genius of SpaceX's approach, which culminated in achieving what no one else has achieved on a comparatively shoestring budget. Credit where it's due: Elon Musk (a) comprehended enough of the technical challenge to ask great questions (and see through BS answers), (b) set and maintained a ruthlessly efficient operational vision, (c) repeatedly took existential financial risks to achieve the next milestone, and (d) set a company vision that motivated people to work extremely hard to achieve what was previously impossible, and (e) worked his butt off solving problem after problem alongside employees. Love or hate him, very few leaders have ever existed who led companies to accomplish similar feats.