Work experience at NASA changed my life
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
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When I was 16 I spent two weeks at NASA, seeing the space shuttle land, meeting astronauts, and apparently being a risk to national security. This is the story of how that experience changed my life, and why 'once in a lifetime trip' is the verbal version of Attack of the Clones.
The phrase which I really like is "we are all prisoners to our previous reference point", and the point of this video is basically to talk about the importance of this idea, and the reference points we choose to define our lives relative to. I got it from this excellent interview: • Video
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I am deeply moved by this video. When I was 16 I took part in a public speech competition with a friend, mainly to support him. However he didn't go too far and I somehow ended up making to the national final. I was shocked at the end as I have never entered any competition before and I was just a small town boy form a normal school. The award completley changed my life as one of the best law schools in my country thought there was something special about me, and gave me a chance to take thier own admission exam, which I luckly passed. Few years later my uni sent me to Swiss to study and now I'm on my way to become an internatial commerce legal advisor.
NASA intern here! I'm at JSC and I've been to KSC, and I must say that it's refreshing to see how much of an impact NASA has on people from all walks of life. I agree with your interpretation of how it isn't all awe, but rather that happened. That was and/or is possible. Get that feeling every day here. Keep it up!
Hi, i am a mechanical engineer student, can i ask u svome questions please?
Omg he's been to the kerbal space center
Your recent content has stepped up so much! (And really wanna see this robot you're building..!)
Thank you! I've been putting a lot of effort into trying to step up my game
Simon Clark it shows! And massive congratulations on completing your PhD, you're a huge inspiration for me as an aspiring physicist :)
same, thx for the inspiration simon :)
Came here not expecting, but this is one of the most inspirational videos I've ever seen, thanks, Simon.
My game-changing experience was my visit to Oxford in 2015, where I visited a friend of mine doing a MSc in Computer Science. It gave me the aspiration to do a Masters and Ph.D at Oxford University. I may have come from an utterly vocational high school course, but now I'm a uni fresher. You've got a good point, Simon: redefine your reference point and go further than you've ever thought possible!
I genuinely envy your ability to self-motivate. I believe that very few people have it in them. How many people who visited NASA had the same effect on them? I wish I had half the determination you have. Anyway, visiting NASA IS a once in a lifetime experience, for most.
I get this too but in a slightly different way i guess. I went to a special school for kids who had been kicked out of normal schools, and was literally the only person to go on to A-levels. I thought I was just average for the city I was in, but the school was shitty so I just accepted that I was gonna be normal compared to everyone else when I went to college. When I got there it was apparent that I was just average, but I enjoyed the feeling of getting the highest grades while in school so I studied a shit load and ended up getting the highest grades in my college for maths(98UMS avg), chemistry, and further maths.
If you are willing to put the time in you can get whichever grade you want, except in the rare cases of exam sickness etc.
holy shit 98 ums is crazy
That’s my situation right now I came from a special high school with 60 graduating students which I thought the math was way easier then a traditional high school. I feel like I’m going to be just average in college but, I do have a spark of wanting to become the best so that I can help others in the future succeed no matter where you come from.
I live in South Florida and I had the amazing opportunity to go to NASA' s Kennedy Space Center in the 5th grade and it was truly an amazing experience, really fortified my love for S.T.E.M regardless if the career I was subsequently going to choose was going to be space related or not.
I can see the enthusiasm for the "once in a life time" trip and the excitement you had in your eyes,
I too wanna do PhD in physics!
Thanks for being such an inspiration. At the moment I'm in my first year (insistently at the university of Exeter) and struggling to adapt, so not going so well, however you inspire me to fight to continue to do what I like (even though certain people want me to give up). If I do manage to get back on track and improve, most of that will be because of you so thank you!
Head down to timepiece and all you're worries will go
Did not expect this video to be so inspiring. Please more content like this...a story from your own life, then reflecting and generalizing on something to be learned.
I live in Houston and I have been there twice! It's an awesome place! They're doing internships for almost anything and my cousin will be working with them as an accountant after getting her Master's.
Your videos are truly the best thing on RUclips. I spent far too much time in the beginning of high school not doing the best that I could, but discovering physics and cultivating an interest in both the subject itself and the institution of higher education (with your Week as a PhD series being a major diving board for both) has motivated me to totally turn my education around. Thank you for what you do!
This video, as well, has changed my life. Thanks, Simon.
I remember having a similar experience as a child, in a country with no space program, just seeing the ISS fly over the sky, thinking: "with knowledge and effort, so much is possible"...
"we are all prisoners of our previous reference points" really resonated with me. Like damn, I'm putting that next to my desktop to inspire me the its worth it to keep going and to dream big.
I think at 19 years old I’ve had my once in a life time quarantine depression experience
Everytime I watch your videos I get more motivated to study! Thanks for sharing your "Once In A Lifetime Trip" with us!
AKAASHI also yes
Simon, I just wanted to thank you so much for producing these videos. You've seriously changed my conception of university life entirely, and you're incredibly inspirational (though it would be easy for you to boast about the things you've done!!). Though I've always loved physics, I was always rather anxious about competitions, the college applications process, etc.; you've really served as a confident role model. :))
Thank you so much Simon for this video, it truly has been a booster for me at this down stage in my undergraduate days where the more I study, the more I do not know and understand. This certainly had demotivated me tremendously day after day. I admit that it really is a frustrating moment right now but after this video, I can not wait for greatness to happen and yes, I am gunning for it from now on. All I needed was to change my perspective in life. Thank you Simon.
Love your editing♥ Great content!
I wish I could "super like" this video or something...
My motivation has been at rock bottom for a while but this makes me want to achieve at least one good thing in my life.
Thank you so much Simon! Chronic illness had me redefine what I could do to something so narrow and has held me back for years, even while studying. Until recently I've had little else to reference from except knowing that 'I can't do what I used to'. Your journey and story have helped solidify my understanding of that underlying grit to keep making progress, and to have bigger vision and dedication. I mean, I've moved city and can attend my first VidCon this year! It's exciting and I'm starting to change what I think is possible (within health reasons, of course), and I'm knuckling down as often as I can to learn and work on my projects in my free time. So thank you! Keep on :D
I did something similar when I was selected from the 2005 NASA Highschool Aerospace Scholars program as one of the highest achieving students, which is funny because I gave up 2/3 of the way through the exercises because they took so long and I had school to worry about. They emailed me anyway and said that I had excelled on all of the previous ones and rushed me to complete. So, I made it, had a tour of the Johnson Space Center, saw mission control and a lot of the stuff you showed in the video, made paper rockets / moon landers. I loved it.
Didn't change my life, unfortunately, due to lack of funding and guidance. 13 years later, I finally went back to school. I'll have my degree this year. That's actually why I'm watching this video. NASA is still a possibility.
"We are all prisoners to our old reference point" -will set it as a motivational quote at my work place.. as I start with my PhD next month. I have learnt a lot from you and your videos... Cheers and Thanks!
This is such an inapiring video, well done and thank you!
That phrase 'we are all victims of our precious reference point'... hits hard man, it is incredible what we can achieve passing self doubt and by opening our minds
Holy shit this video opened my eyes so much! We're all super proud of you Simon, can't wait to see what else you achieve this year! :)
Glad to hear that, Simon (and that subtle Talking Heads MIDI in the outro, too
I love this video, Simon! You're so right and did a great job of putting this into words. I have experienced this revelation myself but never put it to words like you eloquently did.
The best video you ever made!! Thank you so much, Simon :)
I can't believe you got to do this! This is insaaaaane
This video inspired me to stop procrastinating and studying for my first uni exam xD
These videos are really motivational and entertaining. You're a very good communicator
You are a natural, indeed. I would be grateful if you could introduce the latest discoveries in physics and apply them to philosophical questions. That could be an excuse to discuss
Kinda miss your Vlogs! But the recent contents were also great I learnt a lot from it! Keep up the good work Simon!
This was a beautiful message. Thank you.
You are amazing, Simon.
Your videos inspire thousands people.
Thank you!
I so get you on this one. All my life I've always hated the phrase 'trip of a lifetime'. It is so limiting and unaspirational towards the future. I once received a letter for a Young Voices singing event from my children's primary school, saying that it would be the 'event of their lifetime'. Why would you effectively say to kids that they had nothing better to achieve in life after going to their event! Still makes me chuckle when I remember how angry I got. Great video Simon. Loving your new content.
This clicked with me, thank you!
I just feel that there is so much quality content on this chanel
I got shivers while watching this video!!! It's just so good and motivating!! Like I just feel like sitting down and working hard for what I want to reach!!
I love the idea about seeing an event as not only a once lifetime event but making it as a new reference point!.
Love this video. Thanks for sharing your perspective :)
It motivated me so much! Thanks a lot!!
I only recently started watching your videos, and I have to say that you are quite inspiring!
Awesome video, Simon!! :)
So inspiring :) I'll continue studying too~ thanks for sharing!
Your experience during your time at NASA reminds me of my experience when I happen to attend the science museum and discovered the cosmonaut exhibit which, I believe won't happen again, at least not anytime soon change my outlook on my studies.
I've only just found your channel recently, but it is incredible, I love it. There's some motivational shit mixed with comedy and just really well executed. I also do have a fondness of physics and desire to do A levels, go through the steps of getting a PhD, whatever they may be. Your content really helps me know how to get closer to reaching that PhD. Thank you for making awesome content! Keep it up
So how does it feel to be part of the spherical earth conspiracy?
Max Mustermann there is no earth
Flat Earth supporters have proven that mankind has not advanced at all when they can't just look at the rest of the planets and seeing that they are round and maybe believe that the Earth is also round.
You know no more then A man on the morning moon lmso
Thank you so much for the revision inspiration
Wow, you did all this at 16!!!! I am so freaking jealous of you!! I am now 15+ btw turning 16 this year, till now no such experiences.
You are an inspiration Simon..thx..be safe tc
My classroom education experiences were always infinitely more important to me and more valuable to me and
more valuable to the rest of the world than any paid job I had. Everybody is different.
Totally agree! Funny thing is the same exact thing happened to me last year. I felt pretty mediocre and didn't really dream big for the same exact reasons you pointed out... then I got an amazing, high-level internship in Washington and it was literally life-changing. Changed my entire outlook and imo trajectory
Another quality video- thank you!!:)
This makes me so excited because my school (in Australia) has planned a trip for about 20 girls to go to America to visit the Kennedy Space Centre and do an astronaut training course much like you did. We leave at the end of June and I can’t wait to go as I want to potentially pursue a career in physics.
Also as a side note I discovered you at the end of last year and you have been such an inspiration for me in studying and just generally getting the most of my education. Congrats on your PhD and I hope all goes well for your future 😊
This video is wonderful
Great and inspirational story
Superb bro
Hey, I'm only 14 and i also live in England, I really want to do Physics for A Levels and then into University, after spending time looking around on RUclips I came across your channel. Amazing, you inspire me and frankly what you have accomplished is unbelievable. I have been watching all of your videos and I have even brought a couple of physic and maths books from your "Want to study physics? Read these 10 books" video. You have really motivated me and i wish to follow in your footsteps. Thank you for your amazing content.
Your videos keep getting better and better (:-D)
You are inspirational
"you're only a prisoner of your previous reference point" - brilliant quote
Brilliant video
Dude you're funny 😂 and thanks for putting out this awesome video. Really got me thinking.
Alright, you got me with the attack of the clones references 😅. This is such a cool story
Thanks for this, honesty thanks
I have a dream of studying astrophysics, your video really inspired me! Thank u so much. :)
Thanks for sharing your experience! I seriously want to go to Space one day! And i WILL! Now to hit to books lol
So cool!
Simon you are inspiration
Attack of the #PrequelMemes
I am looking for my "once in a lifetime trip/chance"..
Hi Simon! Here's a subscriber all the way from Philippines.. I need some fuel to propel me from my current stuck up phase.. Thank you so much for this video☺☺
you are really a biiiiiig inspiration ❤
I think this might be the best video I will ever watch
It's great to be ambitious, as in when you said 'it changed my reference point'. Ambition is great and goals provide us purpose to drive us forward. However, don't run the risk of destination addiction. "I'll be happy when I have this job, when I've completed this goal, when I have this partner etc..." You'll look back and realise you were never fully in the moment of those experiences. So, personally, I think its about striking the delicate balance of ambition and mindfulness. Dream big, sure, I have no problem with that - but at the same time, realise nothing is truly in our control, we can merely steer the ship in the direction we want to go.
The öast few minutes were golden!
this couldn't have came at a better time. i'm sitting my gcse exams this year and have been lacking motivation recently, and this really inspired me to get studying again. i want to study physics at university in the future and work at nasa :)
I had this issue also. I always thought I was pretty mediocre academically until about year 9, when I was placed next to the smartest person in school in my maths class, and I was able to ask him about all the things I didn't understand without having to embarass myself by asking the teacher. I then realised that I was not only better at maths than I thought, but that I was also very interested in it! I'm now expected to get a 9 in my maths GCSE, and I got 98.7% average in my February mocks. Everybody is much more able than they think they are, that I know with absolute certainty.
Holy shit, I went on Journey to Atlantis when I went to Florida in primary school. That shit scarred me
It was just straight down!!
this is a long shot, but this video might have had the same effect on me as your trip to nasa had on you. thank you for this.
You’re are an incredibly gifted, intellectual entertainer. I wouldn’t be surprised if you gain the notoriety of Neil or Bill. Keep it up, you’re going to get there. I 100% believe that.
Very inspiring to study more for my GCSEs
Inspirational.
loved the video
A new one is coming in a matter of days! I may or may not be doing weekly vlogging now...
You are messing around, of course you will do weekly vlogs! You self admittedly love doing them...
Am I right or am I righttt
What a nice casual watch, I think this is as close to story time physics channels can get 😛
Thank you.
2006? Blimey! I only started Year 7 in 2013
"once in a lifetime" at the end killed me
Great to take a little trip down memory lane with this video Simon, including a few little personal cameos. This trip changed my reference point too. Somewhere in that BBC footage I said "It's changed what I want to do now, I want to be a rocket scientist, basically!", and guess what, my day job is now designing satellites and I have worked on Mars Rovers. Brilliant to see it had a positive effect on you aswell :)
Great video Simon! You've really articulated a lot of the feelings we all had going on that trip. Going through something like that at such a formative age was really life changing. The bar was set pretty high after that and I guess we're still aspiring to reach that reference point. I applied for a job in the space sector after my PhD but ended up working as an energy systems expert for terrestrial vehicles... for now.
Still hoping we can have another reunion some time! It was a good little bunch.
I just like the way he quoted " We are all prisoners of our own reference point"!
Ooooh the shade on Rogue One 😂😂😂
Simon, what about a merch?
T-shirt "To do calculate" is really cool😂
One will be coming soon! We're currently doing some test prints for a wikicast t shirt - when I'm happy with those, I'll also put a 'to do calculate' shirt up for pre-order (should be just a couple of weeks away!)
Simon Clark, hurrah!
Hi Simon! I'm a University student from the states and you're a huge inspiration for me in pursuing scientific research. I'll actually be in London this summer doing a research project at the RVC. Unrelated, my girlfriend of 3 years and I broke up recently in the middle of a really tough time at school. I know you went through something similar and was wondering if you had any advice for getting through the sometimes crippling sadness that comes with a loss like this.
You deserve more subscribers and likes...
dude that's so cool
"I still kind of do now... I mean who doesn't?" - HAHAHAHA XD
I would love if the Preq Memes become a regular thing on your channel...
EDIT: 6:10 C'mon Simon, go easy on yourself.
why in gods name would 9 people dislike this video. truly inspirational. thank you
Like the way u compile ur videos. Can I ask some questions in person?