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What this conversation opens up.
In this Moonshots Master Series episode, hosts Mike and Mark explore the transformative ideas of Jim Collins, the celebrated author of Good to Great and Built to Last. With concepts grounded in research and real-world application, Collins provides a blueprint for how companies and individuals can achieve lasting greatness.
🔗 Episode Page: Moonshots.io - MMS40 Jim Collins
🔗 Book Summary & Analysis: Apollo Advisor - Profit from Jim Collins’ Powerful Business Ideas for Success
INTRO
Start with the Right People
Great companies prioritize getting the right people on the “bus” before deciding where to drive it. The focus is building a talented, adaptable team of individuals who share the organization’s values. The path forward becomes more apparent once the right team is in place.
📌 Clip: First Who, Then What (1m43)
Critical Insight: Success starts with assembling a cohesive, values-aligned team.
SEGMENT 1: The Flywheel Effect
Consistency Fuels Momentum
Collins introduces the Flywheel Effect, a metaphor for how consistent, disciplined action builds momentum over time. While progress might feel slow initially, it eventually becomes unstoppable, leading to transformative breakthroughs.
📌 Clip: Underlying Logic of the Flywheel Effect (1m06)
