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What does it take to live a fulfilling life full of both achievement and happiness? Find out how a lifetime of planning for a trip through space helped one man reduce stress, love his job and live a full and happy life.
An Astronaut's Guide to Life by Colonel Chris Hadfield gives readers a fresh perspective on the topic of goal setting and achievement. While some people may think striving for a goal such as becoming an astronaut may be impractical, Hadfield demonstrates that with determination and thorough preparation it is possible to achieve whatever goals you set. The wisdom he's gained during the 47 years he's worked toward his goals will inspire you to stick with yours no matter what comes your way.
You will learn:
· Why success comes from visualizing your goal and preparing for every eventuality
· How to plan for the future while living in the moment.
· Why life is not about reaching your destination, but enjoying the journey.
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What’s it about?
As children, most of us desire to lead an exciting life full of adventure. We dream of becoming a world traveler, a circus performer, a stunt double, a wild animal tamer, or even an astronaut. But as we grow older, our sense of what is achievable changes and we come to the realization that those fantasy jobs we dreamt of might not be the most-practical things to strive for. We come to believe that there is only a very slim chance that we will ever be able to achieve such things. Becoming an adult puts a damper on our dreams and we set new, more-realistic goals for ourselves.
An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth is the story of one person who decided not to give up on his impossible dream
of becoming an astronaut. Even though all odds were against Col. Chris Hadfield, he persevered and achieved his goal of going to space. But what he learned along the way, while he was still here on earth, was just as important as anything he learned while he was in space.
Hadfield’s story is one of determination, courage, and reflection. His musings about lost friends, hard work, and the struggles and victories of life offer valuable lessons for
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