Pattern Breakers

Breakthrough Lessons: Refuse Mediocrity

Dec 15, 2022
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INSIGHT

Learned Helplessness

  • Learned helplessness is prevalent in Western culture, hindering progress in various areas.
  • This is evident in politicized science, regulatory burdens, and skepticism towards progress.
ANECDOTE

Blake Scholl's Challenge

  • Blake Scholl questioned the stagnation of commercial air travel since the Concorde.
  • He refused to accept the status quo and decided to revive supersonic travel.
ADVICE

Breakthrough Founder Traits

  • Breakthrough founders embrace radical change, identify a driving problem, and follow startup best practices.
  • They balance reckless optimism with pragmatism, viewing social constraints as speed bumps.
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