“In a dispassionate comparison of the relative values of human and robotic spaceflight, the only surviving motivation for continuing human spaceflight is the ideology of adventure. But only a tiny number of Earth's six billion inhabitants are direct participants. For the rest of us, the adventure is vicarious and akin to that of watching a science fiction movie. At the end of the day, I ask myself whether the huge national commitment of technical talent to human spaceflight and the ever-present potential for the loss of precious human life are really justifiable.” HumansEndsEarthMotivationValuesAsksLossNumbersFictionTalentAdventureHugeSixCommitmentDirectScience FictionBillionsTinyIdeologyHuman LifeThe End Of The DayComparisonRelativeContinuingSurvivingParticipantsRoboticsSpace TravelDispassionateVicariousSpaceflightScience Fiction MovieRelative Value Author:James Van Allen
“The only way to deal with loss - as a horribly unwelcome guest that you know will show up eventually. And so you deny it and reject it and ignore it and laugh in its face. You toss it out into the street and push it away and fight it off, and only it has landed square in your lap, only then do you deal with it.” KnowsWayShowsMotivationalFacesSuccessMotivationFightingLossDealsLaughingStreetsInspireDenyRejectsSquaresGuestsLapTossUnwelcome Author:Michael Johnson
“Government has three primary functions. It should provide for military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. It should protect citizens from crimes against themselves or their property. When government-- in pursuit of good intentions tries to rearrange the economy, legislate morality, or help special interests, the cost come in inefficiency, lack of motivation, and loss of freedom. Government should be a referee, not an active player.” ShouldTryingHelpingGovernmentMotivationThreeIndividualNationsInterestLossEconomyPlayerSpecialMilitaryCrimeCitizensMoralityCostProtectFunctionPropertyIntentionActiveDefensePursuitPrimariesContractsGood IntentionsSpecial InterestsRefereeInefficiency Author:Milton Friedman
“Use the losses and failures of the past as a reason for action, not inaction.” InspirationalReasonUseActionPastMotivationLossActingSelf ImprovementInactionPast Failures Author:Charles J. Givens
“Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.” LifeInspirationalRealityMotivationFearGoalLossDoubtEqualWeight LossMinus Author:Ralph Marston
“You have to remember that no matter how big your goals or how many you have, there are going to be times when you miss by a little bit. You have to be realistic and flexible. One reason I have so many smaller goals is that even if my big goals don't happen, I've still achieved so much along the way, I don't feel the loss.” IfsWayFeelsLittlesStillsMatterReasonBigsHappensRememberMotivationBitsSportsGoalLossMissingLittle BitRealisticFlexibleSoftball Author:Shannon Miller
“As we think of power in the 21st century, we want to get away from the idea that power’s always zero sum — my gain is your loss and vice versa. Power can also be positive sum, where your gain can be my gain.” ThinkingWantIdeasInspirationMotivationLossCenturyGainsVicesGet AwayZero21st CenturyVice VersaBeing PositiveYour Loss Author:Joseph Nye