People often ask who inspires me most — and the answer, without hesitation, is Elon Musk. Not for the cars or the tech or the billions — but for his work ethic, vision, and refusal to quit.
I’ve studied Musk’s story for years, and here are the three most powerful lessons I’ve applied to my own journey.
1. Own the Mission
Elon is the kind of leader who doesn’t just delegate — he immerses himself. Whether it’s rocket design or Tesla’s supply chain, he knows the details. That has taught me to never hide behind a title.
As CEO of Cycle Africa Bikes, I make sales calls, I test product models, I meet riders personally. Leadership starts with ownership, not comfort.
2. Outwork Everyone
Musk works 16+ hours a day. He splits time between multiple companies and still finds time to think, innovate, and lead.
This showed me that success is not about balance — it’s about priority. I’ve built my life around my mission. My Saturdays are not for resting — they’re for creating and executing.
I don’t work hard because it looks good. I work hard because the goal demands it.
3. Think Decades Ahead
Elon doesn’t build for now. He builds for the future. That taught me to think long-term in everything I do. At Cycle Africa Bikes, we’re not just solving today’s transport problems — we’re preparing for an Africa that’s mobile, green, and globally competitive.
I envision a day where our bikes are in every town in Africa, supporting clean mobility, jobs, and youth innovation. That kind of future demands present intensity.
Final Thought
What I’ve learned from Elon Musk isn’t to copy his lifestyle — it’s to embody his drive, focus, and audacity.
In my own way, on my own path, I’m building something remarkable — and I’m doing it with the same level of commitment, intensity, and belief.
Because that’s what high-performance living demands.
And because I believe, deeply, that the world is mine — and yours too.
