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An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth

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What’s it about?

A veteran astronaut reveals how the intense, humble preparation for spaceflight offers a counter-intuitive blueprint for a more resilient, meaningful life on Earth.

You’ll learn

  • Aim to be a 'zero'—reliable, not a hero
  • Sweat the small stuff to prevent big failures
  • Find joy in the process, not the outcome
  • Prepare for the worst to master the unknown