Maye Musk, a 74-year-old model and the mother of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, recently shared an inspiring story from her past. Over 35 years ago, when Elon was just 14 years old, he demonstrated his keen interest and insight into the world of investments.

He advised his mother to invest $1,000 in stocks, specifically recommending shares of a company he strongly believed in. Despite Elon’s enthusiasm and confidence, the stockbroker handling the transaction was skeptical and dismissed the idea as a “bad investment.”

Nevertheless, the anecdote highlights Elon Musk’s early instincts and belief in taking calculated risks, traits that would later define his groundbreaking career in technology and innovation.