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Ready for Launch: An Astronaut's Lessons for Success on Earth

by Scott Kelly

Lessons from a winding path to space

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Lessons from a winding path to space

Astronaut Scott Kelly organizes this book around ten pivotal moments in his journey to space, using them to discuss fear, failure, mistakes, and the obstacles that can shape a path toward achievement. The account includes his shift from a distracted student with poor grades to an astronaut and commander of the International Space Station. Its central idea is that setbacks need not close off ambition; they can become part of how people pursue their goals. The focus on personal experience gives the book a framework for reflecting on challenges and success beyond the specific demands of spaceflight.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in astronaut Scott Kelly’s personal story.
  • Readers seeking advice about handling setbacks, fear, and failure.
  • A potential gift for graduations or other milestone occasions.

Themes

Fear and failureLearning from mistakesPersistence through obstaclesAmbition and achievement

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Book overview

Using ten life-changing moments from his path to space, astronaut Scott Kelly shares his advice for mastering fear and failure and turning our daily struggles into rocket fuel for success--the perfect gift for graduations and other milestone moments!

In this insightful and funny read, Scott Kelly shares how a distracted student with poor grades became a record-breaking astronaut and commander of the International Space Station.

People think that astronauts are always perfect. "Failure's not an option," right? But as Scott shares in his deeply intimate book, he believes that it's our mistakes and challenges that have the potential to lead to greatness. Not everyone's road to achievement is a straight line. Most of us need to navigate a bumpier road full of obstacles to get where we want to be.

Scott's story is for everyone who believes that shooting for the stars is beyond their reach!
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