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Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction

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Chris Hadfield
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: August 29
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When I stand on the edge of a cliff or right at the edge of a building or something, it's one of the few things that gives me kind of a deep, overwhelming, irrational fear where it affects my physiology.
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It's good to have a fear of heights. I mean, it's kind of crazy not to because if you just lean out a little bit and there's a gust of wind or somebody bumps you or something and you fall, you're splat.
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I'm not a wealthy person and I don't think that I would be able to prioritize that much money to go for a ride to a place that I have already lived. But if the price comes down or I win a lottery or something, why not?
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I've had a chance to fly a lot of different airplanes, but it was nothing like the shuttle ride.
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There's really just one thing I can control: my attitude during the journey, which is what keeps me feeling steady and stable, and what keeps me headed in the right direction. So I consciously monitor and correct, if necessary, because losing attitude would be far worse than not achieving my goal.
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To me, it's simple: if you've got the time, use it to get ready. What else could you possibly have to do that's more important? Yes, maybe you'll learn how to do a few things you'll never wind up actually needing to do, but that's a much better problem to have than needing to do something and having no clue where to start.
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What's the next thing that's going to kill me? is a mantra for pilots and astronauts.
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As I have discovered again and again, things are never as bad (or as good) as they seem at the time.
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The Nile, draining out into the Mediterranean. The bright lights of Cairo announce the opening of the north-flowing river’s delta, with Jerusalem’s answering high beams to the northeast. This 4,258 mile braid of human life, first navigated end-to-end in 2004, is visible in a single glance from space.
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The Moon has given us months, tides and a destination that ever-beckons. It's time we build a rocket and go to stay.
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Imbibe three or four times as much water as you think you need and skip at least one, if not two meals, when you are travelling. You should arrive at your destination feeling slightly hungry and your digestive system reset.
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Our role is to develop techniques that allow us to provide emergency life-saving procedures to injured patients in an extreme, remote environment without the presence of a physician.
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People tend to think astronauts have the courage of a superhero - or maybe the emotional range of a robot. But in order to stay calm in a high-stress, high-stakes situation, all you really need is knowledge. Sure, you might still feel a little nervous or stressed or hyper-alert. But what you won't feel is terrified.
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By looking at the difference between perceived danger and actual danger, you can fundamentally change your reaction.
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My favourite city is Moscow, because of its history, which I find fascinating. As I learned to speak Russian, it made it even more interesting.
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From space, the Bahamas is the most beautiful place on Earth.
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You can't change the bricks, and together, you still have to build a wall.
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In any field, it's a plus if you view criticism as potentially helpful advice rather than as a personal attack.
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We are not machines exploring the universe, we are people.
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It’s not enough to shelve your own competitive streak. You have to try, consciously, to help others succeed.
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