The Engineer

Introduction

“I think we’re going to the Moon because it’s in the nature
of the human being to face challenges. It’s by the nature of
his deep inner soul. Yes, we are required to do these things
just as salmon swim upstream.”
Neil Armstrong

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to

pursue them.”

Walt Disney

A dictionary defines an engineer: “A professional prac-
titioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific
knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to develop solu-
tions for technical problems. Engineers design materials,
structures, and systems while considering the limitations
imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost. The
word engineer is derived from the Latin rootsingeniare[to
contrive, devise] andingenium[cleverness].”^391

This is a book about the beginning of a journey. Elon
Musk is the main person in the journey through a roller-
coaster life. His journey includes everything from Winston