I’m basically younger than Musk by 2 years. I find that if I had abandoned growing up mentally and socially at the age above (when I was 12, Musk would have been 14 - see, not a randomly chosen age range above) then lots of the stuff Musk thinks/does makes sense.
High tech boondoggles that sound good but ignore the practicalities? Check!
Super angular brushed metal vehicle that looks tough (for Mad Maxing) regardless of efficacy? Check!
Rockets and space travel? Triple check!
Making everyone listen to what I have to say, FINALLY? Oh, yeah, major check!
Flamethrowers! Yes, more flamethrowers! Check.
And on and on and on.
Proving if you have enough money and no one to gainsay you, that you never have to grow up.