As an ardent Tesla shareholder, I always keenly await their earnings calls. With Tesla accounting for a significant 50% of my portfolio and currently holding about 700 shares, these updates are an integral part of my investment journey.  Tesla stands out in the crowded landscape of tech companies and startups, not merely due to its groundbreaking innovations but also its remarkable financial discipline. One often-overlooked metric that never ceases to impress me is Tesla’s operating expenses, a testament to the firm’s disciplined financial execution. Despite their rapid scaling and growth, Tesla has displayed an extraordinary knack for maintaining its operating expenses. This performance reflects the financial discipline evident in the company’s aggressive cost-cutting measures and steadfast execution strategies. This high degree of operating leverage has left some skeptics stunned, leading to unfounded accusations of fraud. There was a time when Tesla made headlines for reducing its workforce. Critics viewed this...