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Accelerate Like Elon
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- Jul 21, 2026
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Accelerate Like Elon July 21, 2026 | Episode 5502 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description I'm pumped up today — like that 15-year-old kid with a big idea who wouldn't listen when everybody said stop. I want to live that way to the day I die, and I hope you do too. Today we're stealing from Elon Musk. Whether you like him or not, he builds good stuff, and his five-step algorithm can transform how you work and live. It works for rockets, and it works for your goals. There's a really good chance you're wasting a big chunk of your time right now. Let's fix that. Press play and let's go. Featured Story Yesterday I was down at Daytona Harley, practicing the only real hobby I have. Bikes have been part of my life since I was 16. I'm talking to Kyle, the guy who builds $80,000 custom motorcycles for people who can afford $80,000 motorcycles. He says, Scott, I can turn your bike into one of those machines you love — and I'll save you 15% on labor and parts. That's a great reminder to question what you're paying for and whether it should exist at all. Right about then, my wife walked up. You're not spending money, are you? Honey, it's not how much I'm spending — it's how much I saved you. She used that line on me years ago. Throwing it back felt wonderful, and it reminded me to question the cost before I accept it. Important Points Question every requirement in your life and your business. Most of them are dumb, and obeying them costs you time. Ask whether each one really belongs before you keep it. Stop optimizing things that shouldn't exist. Remove the parts and pet projects first, then improve what's left. Simplify before you automate. Clean the clutter out of your business first, or AI will make a bigger mess faster. Memorable Quotes The most common mistake of a smart engineer…