“Early success is a terrible teacher. You're essentially being rewarded for a lack of preparation, so when you find yourself in a situation where you must prepare, you can't do it.”

— Chris Hadfield

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About Chris Hadfield

Astronaut • Canadian

Chris Hadfield is a retired Canadian astronaut, engineer, and former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot. He was the first Canadian to walk in space and served as the commander of the International Space Station...

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