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An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

Book • 2013
In this book, Chris Hadfield recounts his extraordinary career as an astronaut, including his missions to the Mir space station and the International Space Station.

He shares dramatic anecdotes about his experiences, such as going blind during a spacewalk and docking with the Mir space station when laser tracking systems failed.

Hadfield emphasizes the unique mindset and skills developed through astronaut training, such as preparing for the worst, paying attention to details, and considering the opinions of others.

The book is written with humor, humility, and optimism, offering readers insights into how to apply these principles to their own lives and pursue their dreams.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by Jordan Harbinger as the author of the book and a guest on the podcast.
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408: Chris Hadfield | An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
Mentioned by Dave Stachowiak as a book written by Chris Hadfield, a past guest on the podcast.
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657: How to Increase Team Performance Through Clarity, with David Burkus
Recommended by Brian Johnson as a down-to-earth guide from a real-life astronaut on how to think, prepare, and act like a professional.
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
Mentioned by Simon Carley as a book offering inspiration on training for infrequent tasks.
Ep 266 - Monthly Round Up February 2025 - Skills Fade, Resuscitation Targets and more
Mentioned by Brian Rose while discussing preparation and contingency planning, referencing Hadfield's book.
Dan Peña - Your First 100 Million
Recommended by Dave Stachowiak ; key lessons learned in his career as an astronaut and their applicability to other careers.
543: Leadership Lessons from NASA, with Dave Williams

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