Ending Soon! Save 33% on All Access

You Don't Have to Be a Rocket Scientist to Think Like One Rocket scientist, law professor and author Ozan Varol talks about how you can use simple strategies to make giant leaps in work and life.

By David Meltzer

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Rocket scientist, law professor and author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist Ozan Varol shares his thoughts on:

  • How rocket scientists take a two-pronged approach to addressing any uncertainty [3:37].
  • Why people tend to avoid "aiming high" and how entrepreneurs can break this conditioning [9:15].
  • How times of boredom can lead to some of our biggest breakthroughs [13:51].
  • The importance of reframing the problems you face to generate a better answer — and how the most successful Mars exploration mission proves it [20:55].

Related: There Is More to Growth-Hacking Than You Know

David Meltzer

Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, Speaker, Author and Business Coach

David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and host of Entrepreneur's podcast, “The Playbook”, is a Top 100 Business Coach, global public speaker and three-time international best-selling author who has been honored by Variety as “Sports Humanitarian of the Year”.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

More from The Playbook

This Yogi, Mystic and Founder Explains How to Become One With Everything, Understand Your Destiny and Live a Long Life

How This Water Company Is Helping the Environment by Eliminating Plastic Waste

3 Things Investor Look for When They Hear Your Pitch for the First Time

The Future of Lacrosse and Sports Media With Paul Rabil

Business Models

How to Become an AI-Centric Business (and Why It's Crucial for Long-Term Success)

Learn the essential steps to integrate AI at the core of your operations and stay competitive in an ever-evolving landscape.

Business News

'Creators Left So Much Money on the Table': Kickstarter's CEO Reveals the Story Behind the Company's Biggest Changes in 15 Years

In an interview with Entrepreneur, Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor explains the decision-making behind the changes, how he approaches leading Kickstarter, and his advice for future CEOs.

Career

Is Consumer Services a Good Career Path for 2024? Here's the Verdict

Consumer services is a broad field with a variety of benefits and drawbacks. Here's what you should consider before choosing it as a career path.