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“We have a strict 'no a-hole policy' at SpaceX. And we fire people that are. I mean, we give them a little bit of warning. But if they continue to be an a-hole, then they're fired.”

Elon Musk

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At SpaceX, they have a rule against hiring or keeping people who are rude or difficult to work with. If someone behaves badly, they get a warning to improve. But if they keep being unpleasant or mean, they lose their job. This policy helps create a positive and respectful work environment where everyone can do their best. Imagine a sports team where one player always insults others and causes trouble; eventually, the coach has to let them go for the team's sake. In your own life, you could use this idea by avoiding people who are consistently negative or disrespectful and surrounding yourself with kind and supportive friends.

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