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Re:Tesla Model Y range estimate reduced by 6%, becoming more... by borkyborkbork on Friday January 05, 2024 @12:26PM (#38881758)
One way to get more done than others, is to set the goal out far enough that if you miss it you will do more than others.

Tesla and Space X have accomplished more than any other company in the last 70 years within their respective industries.

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Re:Tesla Model Y range estimate reduced by 6%, becoming more... by stetrain on Friday January 05, 2024 @12:55PM (#38882146)
Goals and targets don't have to also be claims made to your customers.

> Tesla and Space X have accomplished more than any other company in the last 70 years within their respective industries.

That's absolutely not in contradiction to my point.

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Re:Tesla Model Y range estimate reduced by 6%, becoming more... by The_Colonel on Friday January 05, 2024 @01:54PM (#38883030)
The disadvantage is that you lose all credibility. If Musk says something factually true tomorrow, my first instinct is to not believe him. That's kind of bad.

I believe Musk is also tarnishing the Tesla brand by his antics. I noticed that the association to Musk is kinda turning some left-leaning liberals away from Tesla.

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