In 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon. This was the very first time that a human being ever set foot on the moon. At this time, it was a feat that defied the odds and the impossible. How can man ever successfully set foot on the moon, at a time when even technology still wasn’t as advanced as it is today?
But, it was successful, and it changed the way humans perceived technology and dreams. With a lot of courage and hard work and a team of 400,000 individuals around the world, the mission was successful.
This year, Apollo 11 celebrated fifty momentous years since that life-changing day. During the Apollo Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary, there are many lessons that everyone can learn – lessons that go beyond science and the universe above.
For business owners, the lessons are profound and inspiring. Here are some of them:
- No Success Comes Without A Single Step
One of the most apparent lessons that business owners can have from the Apollo Moon Landing Anniversary is that no success comes without taking that one step. If you want to have great success in your ventures, you have to be brave enough to conquer the possible risks, too.
Remember that while Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin got the honor of being the first three men to walk on the moon, this was not without risks. It could’ve cost them their lives.
In 1969, technology wasn’t as precise as it is today. On the anniversary, the hardships leading to their success were highlighted, including that midway, they lost fuel on the way to the moon. One single mistake would’ve changed their lives – and history, forever. But, they were brave enough to do it. Much of what science knows today about the moon is all thanks to these three men.
In business, the same principle applies. No company is not ever without risks. Whether you put in a hundred dollar startup for a small home-based business, or a hundred thousand dollars on big business – the risk is the same. You might lose all of your money. But, if you just put your focus and your determination on it, you’ll enjoy a high level of success, too. Surely, no business is ever going to be harder to start than that of journeying on the moon.
Learn more about taking that leap in leadership through the Apollo Leadership Lessons.
- Your Only Limitation Should Be Your Body, Not Your Mind
Fifty years after NASA first sent the first human beings on the moon, more explorations have been made since. In 2024, five years from today, NASA is gearing up for another significant exploration on the moon. While the technology is there, the willing and able astronauts, and everything else, there’s one limitation that the team seeks to conquer: the physical body. No matter how technologically advanced today’s time may be, your body stays the same.
As you strive to improve your business, your only limitation, too, should be your body. Your willpower should be strong enough, such that your mind can program your body into becoming strong enough to conquer your missions. Don’t allow a negative mindset or a troubling one to put you down. Your mind should be as healthy and able, such that your body also feels the same positivity.
- You Cannot Have Success Alone
Three men walked on the moon. They got the honor and prestige of doing so. But, behind the scenes, there were over 400,000 men and women who each contributed to the success of this mission. From the most minute jobs to the heavier ones, each of these 400,000 men had a significant role to play in the success.
It’s the same in business. As business owners, you gain prestige and profit. You enjoy the success of your business more, as you’re the one who gets to travel, send your children to the best schools, live in a luxurious house, and drive an expensive car.
But, this success can’t be achieved if it weren’t for every single member of your team. Always remember to thank and appreciate your employees. Whether you have five or a thousand, each of them is a piece to the puzzle. The more that you understand your employees, the better they can contribute to the success of the company.
Experience To Lead, a program that’s part of the 50th Anniversary of Apollo Moon Landing, is a great experience for you to immerse in. It gives you insights on working as a team, much as what was done in the mission.
Conclusion
Fifty years now, the first words of Neil Armstrong as he became the first man to land on the moon echoes as a form of inspiration for everyone. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
As business owners, you’re labeled as risk-takers. In a way, you’re like the Apollo Mission, venturing out into the unknown. Had they not done so, history would’ve been different.
If they successfully landed on the moon fifty years ago, so can you land your journeys to your own “Moons” too. Who knows, your business might also be a giant change for humankind, all because you took one single step of courage.
