Remember, Nobody Changes The World On Their

In Any New Situation, Whether It Involves An Elevator Or A Rocket Ship, You Will Almost Certainly Be Viewed In One Of Three Ways. As A Minus One: Actively Harmful, Someone Who Creates Problems. Or As A Zero: Your Impact Is Neutral And Doesn't Tip The Balance One Way Or The Other. Or You'll Be Seen As A Plus One: Someone Who Actively Adds Value. Everyone Wants To Be A Plus One, Of Course. But Proclaiming Your Plus-oneness At The Outset Almost Guarantees You'll Be Perceived As A Minus One, Regardless Of The Skills You Bring To The Table Or How You Actually Perform.

Do Your Homework In Advance About The Actual Travel Details So Transportation Issues Do Not Define Your Holiday.

Life Off Earth Is In Two Important Respects Not At All Unworldly: You Can Choose To Focus On The Surprises And Pleasures, Or The Frustrations. And You Can Choose To Appreciate The Smallest Scraps Of Experience, The Everyday Moments, Or To Value Only The Grandest, Most Stirring Ones.

Ultimately, Leadership Is Not About Glorious Crowning Acts. It's About Keeping Your Team Focused On A Goal And Motivated To Do Their Best To Achieve It, Especially When The Stakes Are High And The Consequences Really Matter. It Is About Laying The Groundwork For Others' Success, And Then Standing Back And Letting Them Shine.

Almost Everything Worthwhile Carries With It Some Sort Of Risk.