10 Lessons from Chris Hadfield

Chris Hadfield is a Canadian astronaut, engineer, fighter pilot, and musician. Yes, even a musician, check his version of "Space Oddity"

1. Stay focused on your goal

2. To become an astronaut, start by thinking and acting like one

3. Never give up on your biggest dream

4. Broaden your knowledge by learning from different fields

5. Continuously re-learn and improve

6. Pay attention to even the smallest details, and train thoroughly

7. Prepare for worst-case scenarios

8. Anticipate and plan for the next potential problem

9. Be patient, as achieving exciting things often requires going through tedious tasks

10. Balance work and family, don't let work take over relationships