Maye Musk – mother of billionaire Elon Musk – mentioned the story of her son successfully writing computer game software at the age of 12 in her book.
In her memoir, the Vietnamese name is Live Adventurously Carefully , Maye Musk said: “If your 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren show interest, encourage them.” She moved from South Africa to Canada, helping Elon qualify to study physics and business.
Elon Musk at 17 years old and his mother – Maye Musk. Photo: Mayemusk .
Elon Musk’s mother revealed that he had to retake the IT competency assessment at the age of 17 because the examiner had never seen such a high score, in her memoir “Living Risky Carefully”.
She is a single mother, raising three 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. The two younger siblings – Kimbal and Tosca, when they were young, often helped their mother type and prepare documents in the office. And Elon, the eldest brother, is responsible for explaining the features of the text editing program to his mother. Maye thinks that 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren need to be taught to be independent and hard-working, to grow up to become brave people who know how to overcome difficulties.
Through nearly 300 pages of the book, the 72-year-old model also inspires optimism and love of life. Maye said she doesn’t worry about old age because she’s “too busy living happily.” To have a spirit of inspiration, people need to be close to family, friends, colleagues, and be grateful for the small things around them. The book suggests that readers need to open their hearts and be proactive in relationships – by being kind and listening.
After launching in the US with the name “A Woman Makes a Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty, and Success”
As for women, she shows how to express themselves and promote their inherent strengths to create their own path. The supermodel loves her salty beauty – white hair, and wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. In the chapter Beauty , the author writes: “I have never been afraid of old age. I am happy when I have good health.” In the Guardian , she said that intelligence is the most attractive trait in women. Women are beautiful not only on the outside, but also from the inside. The more people learn and are passionate about contributing to society, the more brilliant they become because of the beauty that comes from wisdom and a soul that loves life.
Besides, Maye talked about sadness for the first time. She was lonely and hopeless in her marriage for nine years due to her husband’s violence. At the age of 31, the model divorced and was a single mother. Under financial pressure, she worked many jobs at the same time to stabilize her life. When rejected, the author wandered many cities to find work, faced disappointment, and lost confidence in himself. Regarding feelings, after experiencing a failed relationship, Maye sometimes “spent on sadness” for up to six months, gradually losing her attractiveness. After the incident, this woman learned how to live joyfully and heal her heart by reading books, meditating, and focusing on building healthy relationships.
Even though she hasn’t found the right “other half”, Maye lives by the motto: “You can be happy in love, and you can also be happy alone.” After all the chaos of life, the author enjoys quiet time, with a peaceful soul. She has a large, warm family – more than 40 people including 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, grand𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, and relatives who prioritize gathering on every special occasion, even in different cities. The model believes: When we take care of each other, everyone will receive good things.
The supermodel is the only person to appear on the cover of CoverGirl magazine when she is over forty years old. To build a name for herself, she worked enthusiastically for more than 40 years. Following her father’s teachings, “The harder you work, the luckier you are”, Maye seized every opportunity that came her way, starting with her first title – “Prom Queen” in her third year of college.
Maye Musk was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in 1948 and is a nutritionist. She published her first lifestyle guide – Feel Fantastic: Maye Musk’s Good Health Clinic in 1996. With more than 400 thousand followers on social networks, billionaire Elon Musk’s mother often gives advice and guidance on solving problems. topic for fans. In 2020, she decided to write a memoir about her 70th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day. Maye Musk expressed: “I used to accept misfortune, but luckily I promptly beat fate and rediscovered the joy of life. Therefore, I want to share my experiences and inspire others.” are lost”.
