164 Robert Goddard (Rocket Man) — transcript highlights
Founders · David Senra · 2021-01-25
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What the transcript keeps returning to
Product
“There can be no thought of finishing, for aiming at the stars, both literally and figuratively, is the work of generations, so…”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: product.
Focus
“So he, uh, switching layouts instead of focusing on something simple to make a f- a high flight sooner.”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: focus.
People
“The difference between missionaries and mercenaries, and you wanna, you want a team, people on your team help you.”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: people.
Persistence
“"It took that long for him to admit that no matter how h- hard he flogged his multi-charge dead horse, it would…”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: persistence.
Capital
“During this time, Moscow, i- during his time in Moscow, he inhaled the weird, mystical atmosphere of the public library.”
The useful question here is not whether this sentence is a universal rule. It is what operating choice the episode places behind it: capital.
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