Imagine yourself in the cockpit of
one of the largest aircraft ever built
The Air Force C-5 Galaxy
The engines roar like thunder as you accelerate down the runway, the sheer power pressing you back into your seat. The runway lights blur into streaks, and with a gentle pull on the yoke, the colossal plane lifts off, climbing into the night sky. You’re not just flying a machine; you’re commanding a 247-foot-long, 211-foot-wide leviathan capable of swallowing five and a half Greyhound buses whole. We Were Built To Soar.
That was me, years ago—a young pilot in the U.S. Air Force, gripping the controls with sweaty palms and a mix of adrenaline and responsibility coursing through my veins. The C-5 wasn’t just an aircraft; it was a marvel of engineering and, frankly, a beast to handle. Each mission took me across the globe, whether it was delivering humanitarian aid to disaster-stricken areas or transporting critical military equipment to remote bases. Every flight was a high-stakes adventure that required precision, focus, and preparation.
Now, you might be thinking, “This sounds exciting, but what does piloting a giant airplane have to do with running a business?” Well, buckle up, because the parallels are not only real—they’re essential. In both the cockpit and the boardroom, success depends on having the right mindset, following clear processes, and maintaining discipline under pressure. Most importantly, it relies on deliberate, purposeful design—building each part of the system to fit cohesively into a well-orchestrated whole. GET THE THE INTRO AND FIRST CHAPTER OF THE BUILT TO SOAR BOOK FOR FREE BY SIGNING UP BELOW.