Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man and CEO of companies like Tesla and SpaceX, has revealed that playing video games helps him calm his mind. In an interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, Musk shared that playing video games has a calming effect on his thoughts and helps ease the turbulence in his mind. He even described his mind as a storm and admitted that not many people would want to be in his position.
According to American business magazine Fortune, Musk’s companion, Grimes, revealed that video games are Musk’s main recreational activity and he approaches them with great seriousness. One of his favorite games is “The Battle of Polytopia,” a strategy game that involves building a civilization and going into battle. Musk’s brother, Kimbal, highlighted that Elon sees this game as a tool for learning CEO skills and emphasizes that empathy is not an asset in the game.
Another game that stands out in Musk’s collection is “Elden Ring,” which focuses on war and empire-building. Musk praises the game for its creativity and breathtaking art. Interestingly, Musk’s gaming hobby has even influenced major business decisions. Grimes shared that Musk decided to purchase Twitter after an intense gaming session of Elden Ring that lasted until 5 am in the morning.
Musk explained that playing a challenging video game can put him in a state of flow, which he finds enjoyable. He believes that the game should not be too easy or too hard and should provide a sense of progression. Additionally, he appreciates the beautiful art, engaging storylines, and the puzzle-solving aspect of video games.
Overall, playing video games serves as a way for Elon Musk to relax and calm his mind amidst the demands of leading his companies.
