From Tesla to Space X, Elon Musk has now replaced Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos as the new richest man in the world, after his net worth soared 524% in 2020 like a helicopter ride as his stock price skyrocketed.

When he learned about this, Elon tweeted lightly, "Amazing, well time to get back to work ......" and that was it.

"Iron Man of Silicon Valley", "CEO and chief designer of Space X", "CEO and product architect of Tesla Motors", "Chairman of SolarCity", and now "the richest man in the world", Elon Musk's mother has come into the limelight as his career has progressed.

However, when you start to understand the legend's mother, you can understand why Elon has made it this far, because this woman is much more than just the mother of the "Silicon Valley Iron Man" - she's a legend in her own right.

Elon Musk's mother, Meyer Musk, is not only a dietitian with a master's degree, but also a model and writer. After Elon became known, she was often asked how she raised her children, and always had no qualms about sharing her educational experience.

"I became a single mom of 3 at 31 and I never felt guilty about working full-time. Because I had no other choice, I worked hard to shelter them from the elements, keep them fed and clothed, and raise my children in the best way possible."

Meyer is an icon of an independent woman. At one point in her life, she fell into poverty, raising three children while working five jobs at once, including modeling, working as a researcher at the University of Toronto, pursuing a master's degree in nutrition, and running an evening modeling school, among other things.

After getting her master's degree, she got her dietitian license and worked as a professional dietitian for a modeling agency while still modeling.

She often flirted with the idea that she didn't start to become popular until her hair went gray, and at age 67, she walked the runway at New York Fashion Week, with an image that dominated four billboards in Times Square; she became a silver-haired covergirl at age 69, and in her 70s she became a supermodel of the world, not only endorsing makeup, but also writing books all the time.

One thing she always says: "The harder you work, the easier it is for luck to find you." At the same time, the gesture of your hard life is the best education for your children.

"People often ask me how I raised such successful children. I tell them that I teach my kids to work hard and then let go of their interests to pursue."

Whenever she talks about her children she does so with pride. She often says that all three of her children have successful careers and are all very good at what they do, except that Elon's accomplishments stand out.

Because each of her children has different interests, she recognizes each one's passions. Her eldest son, Elon, grew up with a love of computers, programs, and technology, and when he was 12 years old, she bought him his first computer as soon as she got his paycheck, even though the family wasn't financially well-off.

The second son, Kimbal, grew up loving to cook. When he was just 12 years old, he took charge of the spoons and cooked for the whole family. He switched careers a few times while growing up, but ended up in the restaurant business he grew up in, and when he opened his first restaurant, The Kitchen, Meyer, his mom, was there to help shine the ovens and refrigerators.

Daughter Tosca grew up loving theater, dance, acting and music. She became head of her school's drama club at the age of 12, and when she was in South Africa, Meyer took time out every Friday night to spend time with her daughter watching movies and eating ice cream. Now, not only is she a director and producer, but she also owns her own movie company.

"Our parents treated us like adults when we were young and taught us to tell who we could trust, and that's what I've taught my kids. My kids helped out in my studio at a very young age. Tosca would come into my office and write letters to the doctor in WORD, Elon was good at explaining how to use the WORD functions, and Kimbal helped with some things."

Tosca also used to work at Meyer's Evening Modeling School, where she not only helped teach content, but also helped with choreography as well as grooming and posture.

At work, children not only learn job skills, but also hone their interpersonal skills. Meyer values interpersonal skills, and believes that if you have good relationships, you will naturally feel healthy, otherwise you will feel frustrated and sad.

In addition to this, work allows children to recognize their own value, and over time develops self-confidence. After Elon wrote his first program, Meyer encouraged him to send it to a computer magazine and got paid for it. This was a huge boost to Elon.

Don't underestimate children, treat them like adults, believe in them, nurture them, and you will be amazed at what they can do.