Although it was a lot of hard work to get where he did, it was all due to defining his “definition of perfection”. “Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction. Every decision you make, from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight, turns you into who you are tomorrow, and the day after that. Look at who you want to be, and start sculpting yourself into that person. You may not get exactly where you thought you’d be, but you will be doing things that suit you in a profession you believe in. Don’t let life randomly kick you into the adult you don’t want to become.” Colonel Chris Hadfield
Extract from notes by Charles Ross after attending a lecture by Astronaut Chris Hadfield_