"I Might As Well Try to Walk on the Moon" (Before 1969, That Meant Impossible)

By
Darren Matthews
June 13, 2025

How many of your failures are actually due to the laws of physics?

It's a question worth considering. We all have failures—moments when our choices don't work out.

Some of us shrug our shoulders and look to blame something else. Others reflect and challenge themselves to understand what went wrong.

"Physics is the law, everything else is a recommendation." - Elon Musk

This simple truth from Elon reveals something profound about human potential. The laws of physics can't be broken. But everything else? Those "laws" in your mind? Completely breakable.

Before 1969, walking on the moon was literally the definition of impossible. "I might as well try to walk on the moon" meant attempting the unachievable.

Then NASA did it. In less than a decade.

What "impossible" goals are you avoiding because of laws that exist only in your mind?

In this week's article, I explore the principle that anything not prohibited by physics is achievable with sufficient knowledge. This mindset frees you from self-imposed limitations and transforms how you approach challenges.

I can't think of anything more freeing than that.

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Thanks for reading,

Darren

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After a decade of studying decision-making, I share clear, practical advice to help business professionals make smarter choices.
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