Mental Sludge

Helps him ignore distracting stimuli and focus completely on work. This state allows him to shut down emotions and distractions.

Key ideas:

• Focus on Priorities: Musk can concentrate on the most important tasks, ignoring issues that do not directly impact his primary goals.
• Emotional Detachment: Musk often shuts off emotions that might distract him
• Limiting Distractions: He creates a work environment free from unnecessary stimuli, enabling his teams to focus intensely on work. 
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• He divides the day into short five-minute blocks, forcing himself to be as efficient as possible