No One Ever Accomplished Anything Great Sitting

The Moon Has Given Us Months, Tides And A Destination That Ever-beckons. It's Time We Build A Rocket And Go To Stay.

To Me, It's Simple: If You've Got The Time, Use It To Get Ready. What Else Could You Possibly Have To Do That's More Important? Yes, Maybe You'll Learn How To Do A Few Things You'll Never Wind Up Actually Needing To Do, But That's A Much Better Problem To Have Than Needing To Do Something And Having No Clue Where To Start.

The Rough And Ready Improvisational Quality To Life On Board The International Space Station Is Reminiscent Of A Long Trip In A Sailboat: Privacy And Fresh Produce Are In Short Supply, Hygiene Is Basic, And A Fair Amount Of The Crew's Time Is Spent Just On Maintaining And Repairing The Craft.

Preparation Is Not Only About Managing External Risks, But About Limiting The Likelihood That You'll Unwittingly Add To Them. When You're The Author Of Your Own Fate, You Don't Want To Write A Tragedy. Aside From Anything Else, The Possibility Of A Sequel Is Nonexistent.

You Can't Change The Bricks, And Together, You Still Have To Build A Wall.