Episode

#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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1:20:39
Published: Thu Nov 05 2020
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Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices | Brought to you by Rokform rugged cases for iPhone and Galaxy, Athletic Greens all-in-one supplement, and 99designs global creative platform. More on all three below. Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) is a former military fighter pilot and test pilot, an engineer, a retired astronaut, and a retired US Navy captain. A veteran of four space flights, Scott commanded the International Space Station (ISS) on three expeditions and was a member of the yearlong mission aboard the ISS, the single longest space mission by an American astronaut. In October 2015, he set the American record for the total accumulated number of days spent in space.Go for Launch: How to Dream, Lead, and Achieve is Scott’s two-hour audio course available exclusively on Knowable. In this candid and entertaining audio course, Scott shares instructive stories from his childhood in New Jersey, his days as a US Navy test pilot, and his year hurtling around the globe at 17,500 mph and teaches hard-earned lessons on perseverance, personal motivation, and the human side of success, drawn from his experiences in the most competitive, extreme environments imaginable. You can find it now at knowable.fyi/scott.Please enjoy!*This episode is brought to you by Rokform! Rokform is the active lifestyle iPhone and Galaxy protective case company. Their protection is beyond great, with thousands of 5-star reviews and customer testimonials—or “Survival Stories” as Rokform calls them—that include a drop from the upper deck of a baseball stadium and a 75-foot cellphone tower fall.Rokform’s rugged cases have been called the Swiss Army Knives of phone cases due to a versatile design that allows you to use your iPhone or Galaxy phone in ways you never thought possible. 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Commander Scott Kelly shares his experiences as an astronaut and Navy test pilot, teaching lessons on perseverance, personal motivation, and the human side of success, drawn from his time at the International Space Station.
00:00 - 03:53 (03:53)
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Space Exploration
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Commander Scott Kelly shares his experiences as an astronaut and Navy test pilot, teaching lessons on perseverance, personal motivation, and the human side of success, drawn from his time at the International Space Station.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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Listeners of the Tim Ferris show can get 25% off on Rockform, which offers ultra-protective phone cases allowing you to use your hands for other things as they make your phone bulletproof.
03:53 - 14:59 (11:05)
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Rockform
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Listeners of the Tim Ferris show can get 25% off on Rockform, which offers ultra-protective phone cases allowing you to use your hands for other things as they make your phone bulletproof. Rockform cases have been tested and survived from extreme heights and situations with a big list of satisfied customers.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Overcoming physical and societal obstacles, a woman sets a goal to become the first female police officer in her hometown and successfully achieves it with hard work and determination.
15:04 - 22:52 (07:47)
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Gender Equality
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Overcoming physical and societal obstacles, a woman sets a goal to become the first female police officer in her hometown and successfully achieves it with hard work and determination.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses their personal struggle to succeed academically, and the importance of finding relatable sources of inspiration, such as a book or role model, to persevere through difficulties.
22:52 - 29:51 (06:59)
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Education
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The speaker discusses their personal struggle to succeed academically, and the importance of finding relatable sources of inspiration, such as a book or role model, to persevere through difficulties.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Taking risks and challenging yourself can help you know your capabilities and reach your potential by pushing the bar higher.
29:51 - 37:44 (07:52)
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Personal Development
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Taking risks and challenging yourself can help you know your capabilities and reach your potential by pushing the bar higher. By not always moving forward and risking failure, you might not be pushing yourself enough.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The challenges of landing on a moving ship and the story of Ernest Shackleton's leadership during his voyage with his crew of Endurance, who had to survive on ice packs for almost two years after their ship got stuck in the ice, exemplify the difficulty and importance of leadership in dangerous environments.
37:44 - 44:15 (06:31)
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leadership
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The challenges of landing on a moving ship and the story of Ernest Shackleton's leadership during his voyage with his crew of Endurance, who had to survive on ice packs for almost two years after their ship got stuck in the ice, exemplify the difficulty and importance of leadership in dangerous environments.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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The Tim Ferriss Show
In times of the pandemic, it is important to seek information from reliable sources including government agencies like CDC and WHO as well as media outlets with a reputation for unbiased reporting, rather than just relying on hearsay or unverified sources.
44:15 - 50:57 (06:41)
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Pandemic
Summary

In times of the pandemic, it is important to seek information from reliable sources including government agencies like CDC and WHO as well as media outlets with a reputation for unbiased reporting, rather than just relying on hearsay or unverified sources. People who have less knowledge in specific areas, such as vaccines, should also seek guidance from trustworthy sources.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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This episode discusses how space exploration, such as the mission to Mars, has the power to inspire children around the world to pursue careers in STEM fields and highlights the importance of public and political support in achieving these goals.
50:57 - 57:49 (06:52)
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STEM
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This episode discusses how space exploration, such as the mission to Mars, has the power to inspire children around the world to pursue careers in STEM fields and highlights the importance of public and political support in achieving these goals.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the popularity of audio courses for personal development and hopes people can take risks and challenge themselves for more success through his own audio course.
57:49 - 1:01:21 (03:31)
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Personal Development
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The speaker discusses the popularity of audio courses for personal development and hopes people can take risks and challenge themselves for more success through his own audio course.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Commander Kelly discusses his role in commanding the International Space Station, the importance of the public's involvement in the space program, and his opinion on the current state of the world.
1:01:21 - 1:07:32 (06:10)
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Space Exploration
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Commander Kelly discusses his role in commanding the International Space Station, the importance of the public's involvement in the space program, and his opinion on the current state of the world.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The former commander of the International Space Station shares lessons he learned as a space shuttle crew member, including the importance of attention to detail and open communication with colleagues.
1:07:32 - 1:15:24 (07:52)
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Space Travel
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The former commander of the International Space Station shares lessons he learned as a space shuttle crew member, including the importance of attention to detail and open communication with colleagues.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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The Tim Ferriss Show
99designs is a global creative platform that offers personal branding advice and allows you to work with graphic designers online.
1:15:24 - 1:20:35 (05:10)
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Branding
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99designs is a global creative platform that offers personal branding advice and allows you to work with graphic designers online. In addition, Rockform shares survival stories backed by customer testimonials and five-star reviews.

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#478: Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space, Life-Changing Books, and The Art of Making Hard Choices
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The Tim Ferriss Show