285: How to Make Your Dreams a Reality, Remain Persistent in the Face of Adversity & Perspective About Life on Earth from an Astronaut Who Walked in Space with Mike Massimino

Mike Massimino is a former NASA astronaut, professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University and the senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. He received a BS from Columbia University, and MS degrees in mechanical engineering and in technology and policy, as well as a PhD in mechanical engineering, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He joins the show to discuss his new book, Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible, in which he details how he overcame challenges and roadblocks both in his pursuit of becoming an astronaut, and throughout his career. We explore concepts that we can all apply to our own lives regardless of our circumstances, including “one in a million is not zero,” embracing adversity, and marveling at the miracle of life. He also shares his perspective about life on earth, having been in space multiple times, and so much more. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit ARTICLE.COM/BLONDE and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. AG1 is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your purchase. Head to drinkAG1.com/blondefiles to redeem. Shop Curl Secret by ConAir at all major retailers. LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any order, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/BLONDEFILES. New customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack, and for a limited time returning customers get $5 off their order of $30 or more, with the code BLONDE at LumeDeoderant.comGet $10 off your first month of subscription, and free shipping, at Nutrafol.com and use the promo code BLONDEProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.