Colonel Chris Hadfield: An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth | Rational Reminder

In this episode, we speak to renowned Canadian figure Colonel Chris Hadfield. For those who don't know, Chris is a heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and pilot, and has received many awards, such as the Order of Canada, the Meritorious Service Cross and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. Colonel Hadfield became a worldwide sensation with his video of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" which was viewed by over 75 million people. He aims to make space more accessible and continues to share the wonders of outer space and science with as many people as possible. Besides his phenomenal professional background, he is also known for his music which he writes and plays on earth and in space! He is also the author of several books, namely An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, You Are Here, and a children's book, The Darkest Dark. Although Colonel Hadfield has a very different background from previous guests, his 35-year career has afforded him many lessons that apply to life, which he shares in our conversation with him. We learn the importance of goals and why reaching your goals should not define your happiness. Hear ways to overcome fear when facing uncertainty, the value of competence, and why enjoying the road to success is more important than success itself. Find out why sweating the small is essential to success, whether Colonel Hadfield suffers from imposter syndrome, and where true happiness comes from. Tune in and discover the secret to success and happiness in this one-of-a-kind conversation with special guest, Colonel Chris Hadfield!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
4:25 Welcome Commander Chris Hadfield
17:00 Preparing for uncertainty
29:00 Sweating the small stuff and staying calm
39:00 Success and being satisfied with your life
50:25 Reviewing Chris’ list on how to think like an astronaut
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[@justingallagher7268]

I keep coming back and listening to this podcast. Great, practical, and informative.

[@AAkCN1]

09:46 felt like he looked into my soul and his answer hit me hard
Thanks for the shoutout to this video in you recent episode 229 the "2% rule". Chris Hadfield one of the best interviews I watched in a long time! Would not have watched it otherwise

[@Richard_Stroker]

I really enjoyed this conversation with Jack Layton.

[@gmoney2667]

Absolutely riveting and inspiring session. "Your life is not what you set out to do. Your life is just the knitted together series of all of your little decisions, of what to do NEXT..." My decision after hearing those words was to pause the interview and just contemplate them for the next 10 mins. They will never be forgotten. Thank you Ben, Ross, and Colonel Hadfield. This interview should be compulsive viewing for all homo sapiens!

[@bimalnair]

Loved it! Absolutely loved the nuggets!!

[@hayesgirl70]

Great interview!

[@hdang001]

Separately, I love you guys and Chris Hadfield. Together, it met all my high expectations. Great episode!

[@luis_g_77]

Chris is great. Looking forward to this

[@FrancoAccounting]

Chris Hadfield is so down to earth. (Lol) There isn't a greater example of uncertainty than fantasy football.

[@chuiyaosheng8281]

I listened to this on Spotify but I just have to come here to comment how incredible and humbling this episode is. I will listen to this episode more than twice for sure.

[@muffemod]

I only do podcasts via RUclips.

[@niranmojo]

Great Episode. Great interviewing by Ben and Cameron.

[@og7952]

Best podcast ever. Life changing perspective. Thanks

[@piranhaa2]

Guys, absolutely incredible podcast once again! It's really nice to see you guys branching out and interviewing guests who have some great life lessons to help all aspects of life (and not just financially). So many good details in this one that I need to watch it again immediately. Keep up the amazing work!

[@Zadeska]

This was probably one of my favourite interviews in this podcast. Well done!

[@ytismylife7057]

My new favourite episode. This man is a national treasure,

[@phusingo]

This is my favourite and your best episode to date! The topics of goals setting, self improvement and preparedness are important to living a good life but also applies to personal finance. An investor's greatest enemy is himself so applying these guides will help combat it.

[@ReesesPieces81]

Have all of my upvotes guys!

[@gavinchapple825]

Best interview to date! You guys are delivering what the financial advice/investment industry has always lacked, making it not about the numbers and more about what makes a difference to people’s lives!

[@dmoon9037]

Only ~19 comments on this one (a/o mid-Oct 2023)? His answer to the final question telegraphs the title of his next book: “Victory by 7:30…Every. Single. Day.”

[@AAkCN1]

10:38 how an astronaut made me a gambling addict and destroyed my life :p