The Early Struggles of Elon Musk

Long before he aimed for the stars, Elon Musk was a lonely boy

in Pretoria, South Africa. A quiet child who preferred the silent company of

books over the loud chaos of the playground. He was often the youngest in

his class, a target for those who didn't understand his mind. One tragic day,

bullies threw him down concrete stairs, leaving him hospitalized and fighting for his life.

During recovery, he didn't seek revenge. Instead, he found a

sanctuary in the logic of technology. By age twelve, he had taught himself programming and

sold his first space-themed video game, called Blastar. He knew his destiny lay far