Conquer Fear, Find Fulfillment & Prepare for the Worst - Lessons from a Legendary Astronaut | Chris Hadfield

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Dr. Michael Gervais

Sport Psychology, Finding Mastery, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Business, Self Help, Michael Gervais, Health & Fitness, Mindset, Psychology, Self-improvement, Education

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🗓️ 3 January 2024

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Imagine this... you're a NASA Astronaut. You're on a spacewalk, floating in the vastness of outer space, and suddenly... you go blind.

What do you do?

You might recognize today’s guest, Chris Hadfield, from his viral video on the International Space Station, where he performed David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' – a performance that garnered over 35 million views worldwide.

But Chris is so much more than a musical talent in orbit. He's not only a retired NASA astronaut but also a skilled engineer, a former combat pilot, and a New York Times bestselling author of both fiction and non-fiction works.

One of his standout books, 'An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth,' is a must-read for every high performer. In it, he shares an unconventional philosophy: 'Prepare for the worst—and enjoy every moment of it.' It's a mindset I find incredibly powerful, and I think you will, too.

In our conversation, we dive into Chris’s rich experiences, including a harrowing story where he was struck blind while clinging to an orbiting spacecraft. I think you’ll love his practical approach to maintaining calm in what must have been one of the most high-stakes situations imaginable.

We also explore how he uses competence as a tool to master fear, his strategies for problem-solving and teamwork, and his step-by-step approach to making even the most daring dreams a reality. His stories are a masterclass in thriving across diverse environments – in space, business, sports, and family life.

This episode is one I'm sure I'll revisit multiple times, and I'm pretty confident you'll feel the same.

I can’t wait to share with you Chris's insights, which offer a practical and inspiring roadmap to achieving peak performance, deep fulfillment, and a purpose-driven life.

With Fire,

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0:00.0	Fear and danger are not the same word. Anticipating failure is a huge
0:07.4	important factor in succeeding. The more prepared you are, the more calm you can be, the more calm you can be the more calm you are the more you notice the magnificence of life itself Okay, welcome back, or welcome to the Finding Mastery Podcast. I am your host, Dr. Michael Jervay, by trade in training a high performance psychologist and
0:35.7	I'm thrilled to welcome one of the most accomplished astronauts of our time
0:39.1	Chris Hatfield to the podcast for this week's conversation.
0:43.0	You might remember Chris from his viral video on the International Space Station
0:47.0	where he performed David Bowie's Space Oddity,
0:51.0	a performance that garnered over 50 million views worldwide.
0:55.0	Chris is so much more than a musical talent in orbit.
0:58.0	He's not only a retired NASA astronaut, but he's also a skilled engineer, a former combat pilot, and a New York Times best-selling
1:06.8	author of both fiction and non-fiction works.
1:11.5	One of his standout books, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, is a great read for
1:16.7	anyone that's pursuing a high performance life.
1:19.8	In that book, he shares an unconventional philosophy.
1:23.0	Prepare for the worst and enjoy every moment of it.
1:27.0	It's a mindset I find incredibly powerful,
1:30.0	and I think you will too.
1:31.0	In our conversation, we dive into Chris's rich experiences,
1:35.1	including a harrowing story,
1:37.4	where he was struck blind while clinging
1:39.7	to an orbiting spacecraft.
1:42.2	I mean,
1:43.0	imagine that blind while you're clinging to a spacecraft
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