Errol recounted a 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood marked by discipline and high expectations, where he believed resilience was essential for survival in apartheid-era South Africa. He treated young Elon like a soldier in training, instilling in him a belief that weakness was intolerable. This relentless approach left Elon feeling isolated, even as he excelled academically and personally.