One year later, Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter remains a contentious issue. Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, while controversial, has brought to light a powerful lesson for creative business-minded Christians. We all can reflect upon Elon Musk’s ability to achieve more with less. This is a principle that should resonate with us all. As you watch over your world, it’s crucial to recognize the concepts of stewardship and accountability. We’re not just answerable to human directors and shareholders; our ultimate accountability is to the Almighty God. You need to adopt a stewardship mindset in your mission.
Elon Musk’s “Cloud Exit” strategy at X (the new name for Twitter) is a model of good stewardship. They reduced their monthly cloud costs by 60% by optimising their use of cloud service providers and shifting work on-premises. The impact is significant, and it serves as a reminder that we, too, can have an impact in our spheres of influence. There are often areas in our businesses, ministries, or daily lives where we can cut costs and be better stewards of the resources entrusted to us. Consider the areas of your life or work where waste is prevalent. Is it possible to reduce, reuse, or optimise?
In Elon Musk’s case, the optimisation strategy resulted in not only significant cost savings, but also a more efficient team. Twitter once had 8,000 employees, and X is said to have fewer than 2,000. And, despite predictions that the site would crash soon after his personnel changes, X has been able to accelerate the pace of experimentation while also introducing new features. This is a testament to stewardship, not just business efficiency. A mind that recognises the importance of optimising work. No room for wastage. God will be honoured by your responsible stewardship.
