Part 3/9:
A Leap of Faith
The following day, Benny arrived at the Tesla showroom, gripped by both eagerness and anxiety. Musk greeted him warmly and invited him to take a walk. Their conversation revealed a key insight about homelessness: it stems not only from a lack of resources but a lack of belief—both in oneself and in the community.
Elon then proposed a radical idea. He wanted Benny to be the first participant in a new program designed to help those experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives. Musk’s vision was clear: Benny’s boldness in asking for help was the very quality that could spark change. The initial task? To drive a Tesla Model S through downtown Los Angeles—without breaking a single traffic rule.