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Landing Moonshots with Google's Innovation Chief Dr. Astro Teller

A Bit of Optimism

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Measure Twice, Cut Once

Organizations often neglect the importance of analyzing past data to avoid repeating mistakes, opting instead for reactive solutions. Many prioritize quick fixes over thorough preparations, proving they can spend time and money to redo efforts rather than investing initially to get it right. This cycle of redoing tasks highlights a common failure to learn from prior experiences, akin to the seamstress's mantra to measure twice before cutting, emphasizing the value of careful planning and execution to prevent costly errors.

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