Most parents hope their children will grow up to be successful.
But Maye Musk says her children were never focused on getting rich.
Speaking at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, the mother of Elon, Kimbal and Tosca Musk said she never heard her kids talk about wanting money — even though each of them eventually built highly successful businesses.
“They’ve never wanted to make money. They’ve always wanted to do good,” Maye said.
After her divorce, Maye raised her children while building careers as both a dietitian and model. The family moved across nine cities in three countries, often relying on one another to get through difficult periods.
She said Elon was her “encyclopedia” and tech expert, Kimbal helped cook for the family, and Tosca would answer the phone.
From a young age, Maye encouraged independence. When her children chose career paths that did not come with easy financial support or free tuition opportunities, she let them make their own decisions. They took out ...
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