And some of those long-ago Lakers believed their streak would be surpassed this time, with Jerry West among those saying that he believed the reigning NBA champions had a real shot at pulling it off.

WSJ: Miami Heat NBA Win Streak Ends at 27 After Loss to Chicago Bulls

And some of those Lakers believed their time would pass as Miami's streak rolled along, with Jerry West among those saying that he believed the reigning champions had a real shot at pulling it off.

NPR: Heat's Winning Streak Ends At 27 In Chicago

It's a practical guide (or guerrilla manual, as Kawasaki might say) for starting a business and keeping it going long enough to have a shot at real success.

FORBES: Two for Our Time

An accelerator based in New York is seeking to cut down that timeframe and increase the possibility of success by maximizing efficiency and providing developmental assistance for film projects it thinks has a real shot at going all the way.

FORBES: Accelerating Film: Mixing Business and Art

If you believe your personal destiny is to reach the Forbes 400 Richest People list, but that your business is not capable of getting you there, then sell it for the highest value it can fetch and start or buy a business that has a real shot at big growth.

FORBES: How Impossible Dreams Can Destroy Value In Mid-Sized Firms