When you think of a NASA astronaut,the image that probably comes to mind is one of the charismatic,athletic hero,ready to take on the stars. But former NASA astronaut turned business speaker and bestselling author Mike Massimino was pretty much the opposite. He was the underdog throughout NASA training: one of the weakest swimmers and a'gangly,scrawny,working-class kid from Long Island with bad eyesight and a fear of heights.'Still,after working hard and working smart,Massimino made it to the International Space Station and had a successful career as an astronaut. Now,he uses his experience to bring readers valuable,actionable and entertaining advice for how to get back up and make possible the seemingly impossible.Moonshot shares Massimino's hard-earned lessons and how to apply them in work and life. With humour and a unique storytelling ability,he inspires readers to identify the passion in their work,use teamwork and innovation to solve problems,provide leadership in the face of adversity,and never give up when pursuing a goal. Written with characteristic wit and a big heart,Mike operates as our mission control to navigate us as we achieve our own personal and professional moonshots.
Publisher: Little,Brown Book GroupISBN: 9780349438832Number of pages: 224Dimensions: 234 x 153 x 22 mm
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Wonderfully entertaining,deeply personal and filled with heart-pounding stories of life among the stars. Mike Massimino has gathered lessons from his decades as a NASA astronaut that will help all us earthbound mortals find success in whatever journey we are on. Moonshot is exactly the book we all need right now!Moonshot by Mike Massimino - indisputably,the coolest astronaut that has ever lived - is a truly out of this world guidebook for life that we all need to read: a delightful,insightful analysis of what it means to achieve,to succeed and to dream really bigAn exhilarating journey into the profound principles of leadership,the transformative power of teamwork,and the unwavering commitment to integrity that underpin success in the unforgiving environment of space. Moonshot becomes a beacon of inspiration for all,shedding light on what it truly takes to excel amidst the starsA team needs to commit to a shared goal before any great accomplishment can enter the record books. In Moonshot,Mike Massimino illustrates that through determination,sacrifices,and teamwork,no dream is too bold. Mike's story vividly demonstrates that an embrace of the so-called "little things" is essential to beating the odds and reaching extraordinary heights together. Moonshot reminds us that the obstacles we encounter in pursuit of our dreams can be defeated by the power of our perseverance
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