Chris Hadfield

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

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  • tytahas quoted6 years ago
    Loneliness, I think, has very little to do with location. It’s a state of mind.
  • tytahas quoted6 years ago
    If you’re focused on the wrong things, like the bee in your helmet or whose fault it is that the g-suit came unplugged, you are likely to miss the very narrow window of opportunity to correct a bad situation.
  • tytahas quoted6 years ago
    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.
  • tytahas quoted6 years ago
    See, a funny thing happened on the way to space: I learned how to live better and more happily here on Earth. Over time, I learned how to anticipate problems in order to prevent them, and how to respond effectively in critical situations. I learned how to neutralize fear, how to stay focused and how to succeed.
  • Timur Gabdulovhas quoted7 years ago
    significance of your work isn’t determined by how visible it is to outsiders
  • Lliahas quoted9 years ago
    One benefit of aiming to be a zero: it’s an attainable goal. Plus, it’s often a good way to get to plus one. If you’re really observing and trying to learn rather than seeking to impress, you may actually get the chance to do something useful
  • Lliahas quoted9 years ago
    I’ve learned that investing in other people’s success doesn’t just make them more likely to enjoy working with me. It also improves my own chances of survival and success
  • Lliahas quoted9 years ago
    In my experience, fear comes from not knowing what to expect and not feeling you have any control over what’s about to happen. When you feel helpless, you’re far more afraid than you would be if you knew the facts. If you’re not sure what to be alarmed about, everything is alarming.
  • Alexander Sharkovhas quoted3 years ago
    An astronaut who doesn’t sweat the small stuff is a dead astronaut.
  • Alexander Sharkovhas quoted3 years ago
    But if you’re striving for excellence—whether it’s in playing the guitar or flying a jet—there’s no such thing as over-preparation. It’s your best chance of improving your odds.
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