
The Science of Scaling Audiobook Stories of Rapid Scale
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Sep 22, 2025 Dive into the fascinating world of ambitious goals with a deep analysis of JFK's moon speech as a pivotal strategic move. Discover the distinct power of 'impossible goals' that drive radical change and focus, and how they shaped national unity during JFK's presidency. Explore a compelling case study of a business transforming under the pressure of extreme targets, showcasing the clarity and competitive immunity gained through a sharp focus. The framework for scaling offers a roadmap for businesses ready to thrive faster and bigger than ever before.
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Kennedy’s Moon Bet United A Nation
- John F. Kennedy set a moon goal and gave NASA seven years, three months, and 18 days to achieve it.
- After his assassination, the goal unified the nation and led to the 1969 moon landing and wide technological spillovers.
Impossible Goals Force Radical Focus
- An impossible goal differs from a bold vision by forcing singular focus and eliminating multiple competing paths.
- Pursuing attainable goals keeps businesses complex and prevents radical redefinition of capabilities.
Don't Optimize What Shouldn't Exist
- Optimizing a thing that should not exist wastes elite talent and resources.
- Scaling requires systematically weeding out non-scalable activities, not just improving them.













