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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.

Chris Hadfield

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Chris Hadfield
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: August 29
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