How big things get done : the surprising factors behind every successful project, from home renovations to space exploration

1. Think slow, act fast : the record of big projects is even worse than it seems 2. The commitment fallacy : you need to commit, but not in the way you think 3. Think from right to left : start with the most basic question of all: why? 4. Pixar planning : plan like Pixar and Frank Gehry do 5. Are you experienced? : experience is often misunderstood and marginalized 6. So you think your project is unique? : think again, your project is "one of those" 7. Can ignorance be your friend? : planning ruins projects, some say - but is it true? 8. A single, determined organism : everyone must row in the same direction: toward delivery 9. What's your Lego? : modularity is the key to building at world-transforming scale

This book focuses on understanding the factors that lead to project failures and identifying research-based principles to make them succeed. He explains that understanding your odds, planning slow and acting fast, thinking right to left, finding your Lego, and mastering the unknown unknowns are key to success. He shares examples from the Sydney Opera House to the making of the latest Pixar blockbusters, demonstrating how ambitious projects can be achieved. Flyvbjerg emphasizes the importance of understanding your odds, planning slow and acting fast, thinking right to left, finding your Lego, and mastering the unknown unknowns. He also highlights the importance of finding your Lego and mastering the unknown unknowns to avoid failure. Flyvbjerg's work provides a valuable resource for anyone looking to achieve their ambitious goals.