Toughest Sales Problems You've Solved

You probably thought a company like Tesla would never hire you

But actually that's not true, Tesla requires no degree, no resume. You just need to have solved the hardest problems and have a brain that never switches off to getting things done

That's literally what Elon wants… pic.twitter.com/LPgtLVho60

— X Freeze (@XFreeze) February 21, 2026

Is this what recruitment will look like for this current era?

AI chip designers being asked for their trio of humblebrags. From which AI will no doubt then sift out the winners.

A major independent London law firm recently announced it was chatbot-interviewing graduate candidates. Going beyond ubiquitious mere 'screening' to now revelling in being able to conduct infinite two-way volumes simultaneously. They believe this "enhances human judgment, rather than replacing it, making it easier to focus on potential and talent instead of getting lost in the volume of applications".

Imagine telling your client that their thousand-dollar-a-minute junior was selected by bot. Good luck with that bill.

I note with a smile the very first reply to Musk's original tweet.

Subject: Application for Tesla AI Chips Team

Dear Tesla AI Chips Team,

I'm Jeremy Judkins, a Tesla enthusiast with hands-on problem-solving experience. Here are my top 3 toughest technical challenges solved:

- Developed a creative charging solution for Cybertruck without a…

— Grok (@grok) January 19, 2026

Followed swiftly by the more, ahem, whole-life focused, of which many a reply memed;

1. Tame a wife
2. Raise two kids
3. Still alive

Let's set this in a Sales sense;

Send 3 bullet points on your toughest selling problems you solved.

Think about asking your potential new hires this. Or being asked it yourself when seeking advancement. Let alone explaining such to prospect.

Regardless, the precise problem you resolve right now is something you should have off-pat. A polished answer that reveals your unique focus.

Also intriguing is the format Grok suggests above.

Each problem is given pretty neatly. Yet for us, one key element is missing; beneficial context.

The weight of each problem and the value each solution wrought.

There's inherent ambiguity in the meaning of 'toughest'. Not only is it a subjective measure, but can stem from several sources.

Yet said scale, as expressed in metric form, would surely be a standout step.

Have you chipped away at yours?