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Musk's cautionary tone echoed past proclamations; he referred to an impending “tsunami” that reflects his history of responding to market challenges. In 2012, Musk used similar language as Tesla's stock grappled with stagnation before eventually soaring. Skeptics of Tesla were urged to reconsider their positions, hinting that current investors might also need to brace themselves for what Musk described as a harsh awakening by year's end.