Why Tesla CEO Elon Musk doesn't consider himself a businessman

Tesla CEO Elon Musk talks to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about why he doesn't consider himself a businessman and how his favorite childhood book, "Lord of the Rings," inspired him to go into technology.

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[scottengel]

He does what he loves and the money follows.

[gowthamprudhvivgp]

Interviewer:What are you?
Elon:Genius, Billionaire, Play Boy, Philanthropist

[letsgetstarted]

I'm an engineer!.. this made me feel so proud... he's such an inspiration...

[soggywater]

You’re a wizard Elon. Our technologist wizard.

[solovoypasando]

Are you a bussinessman?
Better, i'm an engineer.


We need a meme for that.

[alphatransport]

1:20 - "What's the closest to being a wizard in the real world? And that's like creating new technologies" 😎

[borz]

0:09
"I'm not really a business plan" lol

[tongtran]

Great interview. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of what’s happening atTesla!

[shubhdayal]

Elon: i am no businessman.

Also elon: imma business magnet!

[jukih]

thats exactly what i said too, engineers are like wizards. man, its crazy how similar elons mind is to mine

[John_Q]

"I'm an engineer."

**swoons**

[xX_QuckScpeZzHD_Xx]

Damn man that last lines really inspiring but university for engineering is soo hard if you r not really interest

[johnnyllooddte]

hes not a businessman.. hes an entrepreneur dreamer.. his business skills are nominal.. his money raising skills are phenomenal

[RICHSLYFLY]

So many africans are unaware, this guy is from the same continent as them.

[Savingdea]

He still has childish charm. He is still a dreamer- his dreams became big. He talks positively and affectionately about what he is all about and what makes him tick. You see his eyes light up. He is very much alive. He is a dreamer and a leader. You can actually see his eyes light up when she asks him something about things he is interested in. He has become more controlled and mature obviously, but he still depicts a childlike charm. This man is humble but a natural born dreamer. He thinks outside of the box and it’s really took him places.

[ionkayak]

Respect, Mr. Elon Musk!
Name of Elon Musk is in same line with legendary entrepreneurs and engineers like Mr Henry Ford and Dr. Ferdinand Porsche!
Life bless Elon Musk!

[mujeebkl]

the lady is taking to him like he is a kid does anyone else get that vibe

[kylesimpson]

Anyone remember in avenger when captain America asked iron man what he is when he is not wearing his suit when they were having an argument and tony hit him with that
"I'm a Multi - Billionaire" something something. Can't remember it all but yh when she said if your not a businessman what are you? To Elon that Kinda reminded me of that scene🤣

[jamescutay]

Interviewer: What are you?
Elon: I am.... Iron Man

[KillerDCInstinct]

you cant hate this guy...elon is so humble and a dream chaser...he is a good and respectable man and will inevitably change the world for the better of mankind XD love ya dude!