We Are Not Machines Exploring

I Wasn’t Destined To Be An Astronaut. I Had To Turn Myself Into One.

My Favourite City Is Moscow, Because Of Its History, Which I Find Fascinating. As I Learned To Speak Russian, It Made It Even More Interesting.

My Optimism And Confidence Come Not From Feeling I'm Luckier Than Other Mortals, And They Sure Don't Come From Visualizing Victory. They're The Result Of A Lifetime Spent Visualizing Defeat And Figuring Out How To Prevent It. Like Most Astronauts, I'm Pretty Sure That I Can Deal With What Life Throws At Me Because I've Thought About What To Do If Things Go Wrong, As Well As Right. That's The Power Of Negative Thinking.

Success Is Feeling Good About The Work You Do Throughout The Long, Unheralded Journey That May Or May Not Wind Up At The Launch Pad. You Can't View Training Solely As A Stepping Stone To Something Loftier. It's Got To Be An End In Itself.

No One Ever Accomplished Anything Great Sitting Down.