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“Our training pushes us to develop a new set of instincts: instead of reacting to danger with a fight-or-flight adrenaline rush, we're trained to respond unemotionally by immediately prioritizing threats and methodically seeking to defuse them. We go from wanting to bolt for the exit to wanting to engage and understand what's going wrong, then fix it.”

Quote by Chris Hadfield

Book:An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

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An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

This book provides a unique perspective on life on Earth, drawing from the experiences and wisdom of an astronaut. It explores the parallels between the challenges faced in space and those encountered on Earth, offering practical advice and philosophical musings for everyday living. more

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Chris Hadfield is a Canadian astronaut born on August 29, 1959. He joined the Canadian Astronaut Program in 1992 and became the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station in 2001. Hadfield spent over 180 days in space during his career and gained popularity for his work on the space station and his active presence on social media. more

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