The 74-year-old model, who is also the mother of Elon Musk, revealed that over 35 years ago, her son was just 14 years old. Although the stockbroker said the investment was a ‘bad idea’, Elon Musk advised her to spend $1,000 on stocks and purchase shares of a business he “really believes in

Maye Musk, a 74-year-old model and the mother of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, recently shared an inspiring story from her past. Over 35 years ago, when Elon was just 14 years old, he demonstrated his keen interest and insight into the world of investments.

He advised his mother to invest $1,000 in stocks, specifically recommending shares of a company he strongly believed in. Despite Elon’s enthusiasm and confidence, the stockbroker handling the transaction was skeptical and dismissed the idea as a “bad investment.”

Nevertheless, the anecdote highlights Elon Musk’s early instincts and belief in taking calculated risks, traits that would later define his groundbreaking career in technology and innovation.