Ultimately, grant writing is not an academic exercise. It is better thought of as a small team sport. It is more like being on a flight team with a test pilot captain than it is to be a lonely scholar in a dark office. For us, exceptional grant writing requires the careful organization of a team, clearly identified communication channels, properly thought out roles, detailed instruction manuals, routine video training modules, and ongoing career technical education. Lightning Fast only exists because of two decades of thoughtful study by Dr. John C. Drew, Ph.D., on how to improve the productivity of grant writers using tested psychology, brain health management, ergonomic considerations, and grant favorable habits. One of his most important rules is to never rewrite something the same day you write it.