Previously, in an interview with Insider , Maye Musk emphasized that she helped her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren develop by encouraging them to pursue their personal interests. During his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood, CEO Tesla showed a passion for books and computer programming. In April, Elon Musk shared at the TED conference that his success is largely due to his desire to answer important questions surrounding the meaning of life.