Why Elon Musk’s Twitter Lawsuit Win is Secretly Making Me Rethink My Entire Career

Mindfulfab
2 min readJul 11, 2024
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I’ll be honest, when I first saw the news about Elon Musk beating that $500 million lawsuit from fired Twitter employees, I felt a pang of… envy.

There I was, scrolling through my feed, another day of juggling freelance gigs, while this guy is out there battling it out in court, reshaping an entire company. It got me thinking: Am I playing it too safe?

Now, before you roll your eyes and think this is just another “rah-rah hustle culture” post, hear me out. This isn’t about idolizing billionaires or grinding yourself into the ground. It’s about that nagging feeling we all get sometimes, that maybe, just maybe, there’s more out there for us.

Is the “Safe” Path Really Safe Anymore?

With layoffs making headlines and AI looming over every industry, that cozy 9-to-5 doesn’t seem so cozy anymore. And while I’m not suggesting we all quit our jobs and start tech companies, maybe it’s time to question the status quo.

Are we holding ourselves back by clinging to the familiar? Are we missing out on opportunities because we’re too afraid to take a risk?

Lessons from the Twitter Saga (Whether You Like Elon or Not)

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