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In today’s episode, we tackle achieving the impossible with Dr Mike Massimino. Dr Massimino served as an astronaut from 1996 to 2014 and went to space twice, he was the first human to tweet from space, the last human to work inside the Hubble telescope, and is the author of Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible.
In this installment, we have a truly out-of-this-world guest, Dr. Mike Massimino, who brings us inside the captivating world of space exploration as he delves into Hoot’s Law and the art of handling mistakes in the unforgiving expanse of space. He shares invaluable insights into building a team culture that leads to unparalleled success at NASA, and explains the secrets behind the 30-second rule, a powerful tool for overcoming regret and performing at a high level in critical situations.
What to Listen For
- Introduction – 0:00
- What are the most surprising challenges Dr Massimino had to overcome to become an astronaut after being rejected several times?
- What is the value of teamwork most people have forgotten – 14:02
- What are the psychological benefits of being on a team that greatly increase your ability to succeed?
- What is the most important thing to nurture in your team as a leader in order to avoid catastrophe?
- The danger signs that trust is about to break – 27:38
- What signs should you pay attention for if you’re concerned about
- What is Hoot’s law and why is it crucial to consider when you find yourself in a stressful or dangerous situation?
- The astronaut’s secret to effortlessly overcome regret and perform – 40:54
- How do you overcome regret in a high pressure situation so you can perform at the highest level regardless of the circumstances?
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Resources from this Episode
- Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible
- Dr Mike Massimino’s website
- Dr Mike on Twitter/X
