The 74-year-old model, mother of billionaire Elon Musk, Maye Musk, shared that more than 35 years ago, when her son was only 14 years old. Elon Musk recommended that she invest $1,000 in stocks and buy shares of a company he “really believes in,” despite the stockbroker saying the investment was a “bad idea.” .
At 74 years old, Maye Musk, model and mother of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, recently shared a story from over 35 years ago that sheds light on Elon’s early interest in investments. When Elon was just 14, he urged his mother to make a bold financial move, advising her to invest $1,000 in stocks of a company he felt confident about, despite warnings from their stockbroker. The broker was skeptical, calling it a “bad idea,” but Elon believed strongly in the company’s potential, displaying an early sense of intuition for spotting promising investments.
This anecdote underscores Elon Musk’s innate interest in financial markets and business, even at a young age, and it reflects his early confidence in his ability to identify successful companies. As Maye Musk reflects on her son’s advice from his teenage years, it’s clear that Elon’s journey into the world of innovation and finance began long before his current success
Previously, in an interview with Insider , Maye Musk emphasized that she helped her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren develop by encouraging them to pursue their personal interests. During his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood, CEO Tesla showed a passion for books and computer programming. In April, Elon Musk shared at the TED conference that his success is largely due to his desire to answer important questions surrounding the meaning of life.