Examples of Rapid and Ambitious Achievements in History
By
samuel246
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article highlights examples of individuals and teams achieving ambitious goals in remarkably short timeframes, such as launching the BankAmericard (later Visa) in 90 days, designing the P-80 Shooting Star jet fighter in 143 days, and constructing the Marinship shipyard swiftly. These examples underscore the potential for rapid, large-scale accomplishments when people collaborate effectively.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDee Hock was given 90 days to launch the BankAmericard card (which became the Visa card), starting from scratch. He did. In that period, he signed up more than 100,000 customers.
Kelly Johnson and his team designed and delivered the P-80 Shooting Star, the first jet fighter used by the USAF, in 143 days.
Shipyard construction was begun promptly after a telegram from the United States Maritime Commission.
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