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Moonshots: Creating a World of Abundance
Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Revealed
Learn how curiosity, imagination, and exponential innovation are creating life without limits
Naveen Jain is leading disruptions today that will reshape the world—and beyond. From redefining civilian space exploration to creating a path to free energy to disrupting healthcare and education, Jain is at the forefront of the exponential technology developments that will forever change how we live and work. In Moonshots Jain reveals the secrets of the "super entrepreneur" mindset—the catalyst for creating an exciting and abundant future. He then walks readers through the application of these powerful concepts in three moonshot initiatives that he is leading today, one of which is Moon Express, a private lunar venture that promises to open up the moon's vast resources for the betterment of humanity. In Jain's world, the term "moonshot" is meant both literally and figuratively! Journey with Jain through these illuminating pages and awaken your own moonshot potential. It’s a discovery that will change your life—and quite possibly the world.
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Learn how curiosity, imagination, and exponential innovation are creating life without limits
Naveen Jain is leading disruptions today that will reshape the world—and beyond. From redefining civilian space exploration to creating a path to free energy to disrupting healthcare and education, Jain is at the forefront of the exponential technology developments that will forever change how we live and work. In Moonshots Jain reveals the secrets of the "super entrepreneur" mindset—the catalyst for creating an exciting and abundant future. He then walks readers through the application of these powerful concepts in three moonshot initiatives that he is leading today, one of which is Moon Express, a private lunar venture that promises to open up the moon's vast resources for the betterment of humanity. In Jain's world, the term "moonshot" is meant both literally and figuratively! Journey with Jain through these illuminating pages and awaken your own moonshot potential. It’s a discovery that will change your life—and quite possibly the world.
The book cover includes interactive augmented reality features.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published October 12, 2018
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October 23, 2018
Most people know Wapakoneta, Ohio is the hometown of one of America’s great heroes… Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the Moon. It is also the home of the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.
The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is a place I like to frequent and I still enthusiastically recall the first time dad took me there. At that time, I felt great anticipation entering this museum that resembles a futuristic moon base.
So, when I was approached to review this book, I immediately thought Moonshots was a brilliant title. We all know, Armstrong coined the phrase “That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” And, in my mindset, taking a giant leap is exactly what "super entrepreneurs" do.
Going forward, this book is all about that- going forward and making choices. Choices that stimulate us and make us feel the same thrill of anticipation that we did when we were children.
When we were young and approached a tree it was never a stop at the first branch. Instead, it was always about how high we could climb. And, we always trusted we’d be able to climb to the top. Of course, there was the possibility of falling, but we felt the risk was manageable, and as we reached for the next branch, we ignored the branches that scratched us on our way to the top.
Well, this book is pretty much like that.
It's a well written, thoroughly enjoyable read and I personally love that it starts off with the Quantum Future and connects characters from my childhood like Spock and Bones and Steve Austin. You betcha I'm a Trekkie and even though his red NASA jumpsuit has faded a little over the past 43 years, I still have my Six Million Dollar Man action figure (first version).
Jain clearly conveys the importance of developing the mindset of possibility and associates Lewis Carroll's book Alice in Wonderland.
As many of you know, Alice is one of my favorite reads and we learn many things from this book, among them is the important concept of the future.
‘I could tell you my adventures–beginning from this morning,’ said Alice a little timidly: ‘but it’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then.’ (Chapter 10)
I was talking with a friend the other day and her child had asked how long it would take to slide down a fireman's pole that went from the moon to the earth. In exploring, I learned this is a fairly common question.
Ignoring all the problems that question poses, "What if it could be so?"
Thinking along those "what if" terms, many years ago, that same vision of breaking new frontiers made a world of difference for a boy named Neil who loved to fly and had a neighbor with a powerful telescope.
Breaking the status quo, Jain admits his status as a non-expert has been his greatest asset. So, perhaps, what prevents many of us from our moonshot is we forget the fervor for the life we had when we were children climbing to the top of the tree or frantically running down the curious path that lead to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.
In closing, this book is about taking the dimmer off our expectations and instead using our imagination and having faith while leaping into the unknown. It’s about knowing the world we live in, grasping the concept of how we can improve it, and moving ahead. It's about accepting there will be challenges and pushing through them to make things better.
This book helps us realize that we all can use our ambitions and today's technology to shoot above and beyond and help reshape our world.
I received a copy of this amazing and truly inspiring read from author contributor, John Schroeter.
The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is a place I like to frequent and I still enthusiastically recall the first time dad took me there. At that time, I felt great anticipation entering this museum that resembles a futuristic moon base.
So, when I was approached to review this book, I immediately thought Moonshots was a brilliant title. We all know, Armstrong coined the phrase “That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” And, in my mindset, taking a giant leap is exactly what "super entrepreneurs" do.
Going forward, this book is all about that- going forward and making choices. Choices that stimulate us and make us feel the same thrill of anticipation that we did when we were children.
When we were young and approached a tree it was never a stop at the first branch. Instead, it was always about how high we could climb. And, we always trusted we’d be able to climb to the top. Of course, there was the possibility of falling, but we felt the risk was manageable, and as we reached for the next branch, we ignored the branches that scratched us on our way to the top.
Well, this book is pretty much like that.
It's a well written, thoroughly enjoyable read and I personally love that it starts off with the Quantum Future and connects characters from my childhood like Spock and Bones and Steve Austin. You betcha I'm a Trekkie and even though his red NASA jumpsuit has faded a little over the past 43 years, I still have my Six Million Dollar Man action figure (first version).
Jain clearly conveys the importance of developing the mindset of possibility and associates Lewis Carroll's book Alice in Wonderland.
As many of you know, Alice is one of my favorite reads and we learn many things from this book, among them is the important concept of the future.
‘I could tell you my adventures–beginning from this morning,’ said Alice a little timidly: ‘but it’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then.’ (Chapter 10)
I was talking with a friend the other day and her child had asked how long it would take to slide down a fireman's pole that went from the moon to the earth. In exploring, I learned this is a fairly common question.
Ignoring all the problems that question poses, "What if it could be so?"
Thinking along those "what if" terms, many years ago, that same vision of breaking new frontiers made a world of difference for a boy named Neil who loved to fly and had a neighbor with a powerful telescope.
Breaking the status quo, Jain admits his status as a non-expert has been his greatest asset. So, perhaps, what prevents many of us from our moonshot is we forget the fervor for the life we had when we were children climbing to the top of the tree or frantically running down the curious path that lead to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.
In closing, this book is about taking the dimmer off our expectations and instead using our imagination and having faith while leaping into the unknown. It’s about knowing the world we live in, grasping the concept of how we can improve it, and moving ahead. It's about accepting there will be challenges and pushing through them to make things better.
This book helps us realize that we all can use our ambitions and today's technology to shoot above and beyond and help reshape our world.
I received a copy of this amazing and truly inspiring read from author contributor, John Schroeter.
January 30, 2019
Moonshots by Naveen Jain (author), John Schroeter (contributor), and Sir Richard Branson (foreword) talks about what it takes to enable exponential technology developments that will forever change the way in which we live and work.
Overall, the book is great, and I enjoyed reading it. It is inspiring, encouraging, entertaining and, at times, awe-inspiring.
However, I had a difficult time keeping my attention focused on the book at times. Not just once did I find it hard to keep myself engrossed in the book due to the sheer length of the chapters and the repetition of a single idea over and over again in the same chapter.
Overall, the book is great, and I enjoyed reading it. It is inspiring, encouraging, entertaining and, at times, awe-inspiring.
However, I had a difficult time keeping my attention focused on the book at times. Not just once did I find it hard to keep myself engrossed in the book due to the sheer length of the chapters and the repetition of a single idea over and over again in the same chapter.
November 4, 2020
The absolute best book I've ever read on entrepreneurship!
Wow! I've read many books on business and entrepreneurship, but this beats them all hands down! I feel more inspired and equipped than ever! Already working on my next Moonshot!! I have already recommended this book to several people and highly recommend it to anyone who's ever dreamed of making a difference. Stop cursing the darkness and instead become the light!!
Wow! I've read many books on business and entrepreneurship, but this beats them all hands down! I feel more inspired and equipped than ever! Already working on my next Moonshot!! I have already recommended this book to several people and highly recommend it to anyone who's ever dreamed of making a difference. Stop cursing the darkness and instead become the light!!
May 31, 2025
It’s not that perfect or that useful for me to give it 5 stars. But it’s the best book on a very hard problem. Problem of people not daring to dream bigger. I can surely recommend it to read to people leaving outside of the talent attraction point to broaden their thought horizons.
June 6, 2019
Ok book based on the author's view of how the future will be, especially for entrepreneurs.
Book also shows authors lack of regard to the impact of actions taken by his businesses.
Book also shows authors lack of regard to the impact of actions taken by his businesses.
July 19, 2023
The good: I really liked how this book made me think and the ideas it sparked. It also gives the reader reminders of all that we are capable of and is good as a gentle personal motivator. It helped me shift from a scarcity to abundance mindset and reinforce a resilient and positive attitude.
The bad: This book doesn't share any new information or concrete actions but rather just gives general advice.
The ugly: Not well written and the organization is mostly non-existent.
Conclusion: This book is a quick read and might be good if you are at a place in your life where you are seeking motivation or inspiration (not from the book but from yourself). 9 times out of 10 however, I'd recommend just listening to the author, Naveen Jain, talk with Jay Shetty on his podcast "On Purpose with Jay Shetty". It will give you the same content and motivation in a much shorter amount of time.
The bad: This book doesn't share any new information or concrete actions but rather just gives general advice.
The ugly: Not well written and the organization is mostly non-existent.
Conclusion: This book is a quick read and might be good if you are at a place in your life where you are seeking motivation or inspiration (not from the book but from yourself). 9 times out of 10 however, I'd recommend just listening to the author, Naveen Jain, talk with Jay Shetty on his podcast "On Purpose with Jay Shetty". It will give you the same content and motivation in a much shorter amount of time.
January 4, 2025
1. Energize our lives at our true potential
2. Change the ground rules/existing expectations- Defy majority opinion
3. What could be > what is
4. Imagination, innovation, competent entrepreneurship
5. Expand Perception
6. Creative innovation - connect non-obvious disparate dots
7. Imagination > knowledge
8. Don’t become constrained by knowledge or a way of doing things as an expert- try new approaches
9. Wild, free range thinking
10. Moonshots are easier than seemingly small initiatives - pivot > fail
“How you deal with setbacks and difficulties may actually be the primary determinant of your ultimate success”
2. Change the ground rules/existing expectations- Defy majority opinion
3. What could be > what is
4. Imagination, innovation, competent entrepreneurship
5. Expand Perception
6. Creative innovation - connect non-obvious disparate dots
7. Imagination > knowledge
8. Don’t become constrained by knowledge or a way of doing things as an expert- try new approaches
9. Wild, free range thinking
10. Moonshots are easier than seemingly small initiatives - pivot > fail
“How you deal with setbacks and difficulties may actually be the primary determinant of your ultimate success”
January 24, 2022
This is a thought provoking book. Even though I don't agree with the premise that we can innovate our way out of all of our problems, so measures to consume less and moderate the usage are not important. It still highlights the traits of a true entrepreneur who wants to achieve disruptive innovations.
I thought that author spent lot of pages on describing the traits and did not spend enough time on how to cultivate those. He talks about three examples of areas ripe for disruptions in very general terms.
I thought that author spent lot of pages on describing the traits and did not spend enough time on how to cultivate those. He talks about three examples of areas ripe for disruptions in very general terms.
January 12, 2022
- There is always room for the best, innovation is secondary. Execution. Execution. Execution.
- Insurance companies are like banks, investing the premiums we give them.We are their forced (at least in Europe) investors. Premiums ris with higher health costs, but so do their profits
- Moonshots attract the best people and funding
- Insurance companies are like banks, investing the premiums we give them.We are their forced (at least in Europe) investors. Premiums ris with higher health costs, but so do their profits
- Moonshots attract the best people and funding
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September 26, 2022
Mostly an inspiration book and small part business book
The relatively small business part of this book can be summarized by Nareen’s quote towards the end where he says “how you deal with setbacks and difficulties may actually be the primary determinant of your ultimate success. And oftentimes, success is found on the very far, dark side of failure.”
The relatively small business part of this book can be summarized by Nareen’s quote towards the end where he says “how you deal with setbacks and difficulties may actually be the primary determinant of your ultimate success. And oftentimes, success is found on the very far, dark side of failure.”
November 28, 2019
I loved this book. Gets you in the mood to aim high. If you read this entire book and don’t want to change the world with your new moonshot then I don’t feel like you read it again until it sinks in. Very inspiring and motivational
April 30, 2019
Very inspirational book, with good ideas.
October 12, 2019
Highly thought provoking.
April 20, 2020
Took me to the future.
September 2, 2020
Amazing inspiration. Worth to read for young professional seeking their purpose and ideas to create new business while respecting SDGs
June 9, 2021
A new world of abundance
Great book, a new perspective for a new world of abundance and growth. We need to start by changing our mindset.
Great book, a new perspective for a new world of abundance and growth. We need to start by changing our mindset.
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August 7, 2021Did not finish.
September 3, 2022
Inspiring and well written…if you want to be entrepreneur or think they rule the world.
September 9, 2022
Every entrepreneur, every leader and anyone interested in moving the world forward should read this book.
February 3, 2023
Deserves waaaaaaaay more than 5 stars!!! Possibly the greatest real world book that has EVER been written!
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