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EP 256: Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies for Giant Leaps in Work and Life with Ozan Varol

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Reasoning from First Principles: Challenging Assumptions in the Aerospace Industry

This chapter explores the power of reasoning from first principles using the story of SpaceX. It highlights how SpaceX challenged deeply-held assumptions in the aerospace industry to become the first private company to take people into space. The chapter discusses the culture of outsourcing within the industry, how companies like SpaceX attracted top talent, and the importance of having a moonshot goal.

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