Change Laws If They Hinder the Goal

When regulations block an important goal, Musk works to change them instead of treating them as fixed.

• Identify regulatory barriers. Pinpoint the specific regulations blocking progress toward mission-critical goals.
• Build a compelling case. Develop evidence-based arguments for why the regulations should change.
• Engage policymakers. Work directly with regulators and legislators to advocate for change.
• Mobilize public support. Generate public backing for regulatory changes that serve broader interests.

Tesla. Tesla fought China’s joint-venture requirements for foreign automakers, eventually securing permission to build Gigafactory Shanghai as a wholly-owned facility, the first of its kind in China.

That let Tesla build and run Gigafactory Shanghai to its own standards, and it became one of the company’s most productive facilities.

Apply it. When regulations hinder innovation, engage policymakers directly.