I think it's very important to have a high trust in the people you work with. If you don't trust someone, life is gonna be miserable.

Analysis

The full quote appears in the official transcript of Lex Fridman Podcast episode 428 (released February 2021), where Musk says, "I think it's very important to have a high trust in the people you work with. If you don't trust someone, life is gonna be miserable." Multiple reputable outlets that cited the episode reproduce the same wording.

Background

Elon Musk was a guest on Lex Fridman's podcast in February 2021 to discuss AI, Tesla, SpaceX, and his management philosophy. Trust in colleagues was one of the topics he addressed, emphasizing its impact on personal and professional well‑being.

Verdict summary

Elon Musk indeed said those words during his February 2021 interview on the Lex Fridman Podcast.

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