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How to Think Contrarian (Lessons from the 143-Day Jet)

Why do most projects take years while others take days? The industry consensus says complexity requires layers of oversight but Lockheed engineer Kelly Johnson proved that "the system" is usually the problem. In this video, we break down the 143-Day Jet Method: the contrarian framework used to build the P-80 Shooting Star and launch the legendary Skunk Works. The Story: In 1943, the US was losing the jet race to Nazi Germany's Me 262. While the bureaucracy demanded years of development, Johnson took 23 engineers and a radical philosophy to build a jet in under 5 months. What this teaches us about Contrarian Thinking: Why speed isn't about working harder, it’s about removing friction. The power of "Small Teams, Big Authority." Why decisions must happen at the workbench, not the boardroom. Whether you’re an engineer, a manager, or a creator, these Skunk Works rules are the ultimate blueprint for defeating bureaucracy and building the "impossible." In my opinion these are the most important contrarian rules from Skunk Works: 1. The Skunk Works manager must be delegated practically complete control of his program in all aspects. He should report to a division president or higher. 2. The number of people having any connection with the project must be restricted in an almost vicious manner. Use a small number of good people (10 percent to 25 percent compared to the so-called normal systems). 3. A very simple drawing and drawing release system with great flexibility for making changes must be provided. 4. Because only a few people will be used in engineering and most other areas, ways must be provided to reward good performance by pay not based on the number of personnel supervised.