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What's the next thing that's going to kill me? is a mantra for pilots and astronauts.
Chris Hadfield
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Chris Hadfield
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: August 29
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Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others' success, and then standing back and letting them shine.
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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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