An excerpt from Maye Musk's new book, 'A Woman Makes A Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty, and Success.'
Long before the world became fascinated with Elon Musk, his mother Maye Musk worked to become a star in her own right.
From a young age, the kids helped me with my nutrition business. My daughter Tosca would go into my office and type up letters to doctors on a word processor. She would add the doctor’s name and address and basic greetings as well as the patient’s name, and I would then fill it out with their consultation and possible outcomes. My oldest child, Elon, was very good at helping to explain the word processor functions to me, not surprisingly! And my younger son, Kimbal, was always helpful too.
When they went to university, they lived in quite poor conditions, mattress on the floor, six housemates, or a dilapidated house, but they were fine with that. If they prefer to start a business and you think it’s a good idea, support them. Teach your children good manners. But let them decide what they want.
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