Success stories are fascinating. When you sit down and listen to tales of extreme persistence, mind-boggling patience, back-breaking failure and then ultimately the rise of the hero - how he came over extreme odds and built something successful.

Especially in a place like the Internet, which allows you to read about them, connect with people who have a far better insight into life than you. Justine Musk, ex-wife of tech-honcho Elon Musk, is one such person and she makes the Internet a beautiful place.

Someone on Quora asked the following question:

"How can I be as great as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Richard Branson?"

Justine Musk chose to answer the question. Of course, she would know. Wife of one of the most influential inventors of the 21st century - Elon Musk (CEO & CTO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX). The clarity in her thought and how simply she gives the recipe for 'extreme success' is what wins over everyone who is reading the answer.