Human exploration of space is driven by a deep curiosity and a desire to understand our place in the universe. The individuals - and teams - on the forefront of this exploration are modern-day pioneers, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and capability. I’m excited to share the final installment of our 3-part series following one of these individuals, NASA Astronaut Dr. Woody Hoburg, on his journey into outer space. In Part 1, we learned about Woody’s rigorous mental and physical preparations before launch. In Part 2, we took an unprecedented look at life aboard the International Space Station and witnessed Woody's adaptability and resilience in zero gravity. And here, in Part 3, we dive deep into the insights Woody gained from his transformative experience of living 186 days—that’s 6 months—in outer space. I have always had a huge respect for astronauts – and Woody took that to a whole new level. I’ve said it before, but I think Woody represents 'the best of us,' – the way he commits to exploring his edges and living in alignment with his values embodies the pinnacle of human potential. In this conversation, you’ll learn about the importance of meticulous preparation, what it means to be a high performing teammate, how to reframe failure, and a rare glimpse into a “ridiculous” and “fun” six months aboard the International Space Station. I can’t wait for you to discover more about how Woody navigates the unknown! CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:09 Building a Great Team 03:08 Re-entry into Earth 05:34 Managing Relationships After Re-entry 09:24 The Philosophy of Doing Your Best 13:45 The Value of Opportunities 25:07 Being Competitive with Yourself 28:57 Setting Low Expectations 33:20 Not Anchoring Ambition to External Factors 34:48 Anticipation and Natural Emotions 35:18 Locus of Control 38:15 Pressure and risk during a spacewalk 41:10 Handling pressure 45:24 Psychological skills for high-pressure environments 50:01 Reflections and learning from the experience 57:47 High-performing feedback loops 01:09:00 Overcoming self-reliance and asking for help 01:14:14 Life on the International Space Station 01:25:45 Physical Effects of Space Travel 01:28:11 Profound Quiet and Reflection 01:30:05 Research on the International Space Station 01:31:35 Gratitude and Future Endeavors 01:32:31 Shortening the Time Horizon 01:36:05 Returning to the Moon 01:38:23 Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life _______________________________ Get Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine here: Explore more Finding Mastery episodes: Check out our incredible sponsors: Follow us on Spotify: Follow us on Apple Podcasts: