Do you give up when an obstacle seems too big to overcome? Have you abandoned a dream because you thought it was impossible? If so, Mike Massimino has some strategies for perseverance that you might like.
Mike is a former NASA astronaut who flew on two space shuttle missions to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. But his life as an astronaut almost didn't hap ... Show More
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335 — "I Know Better — So Why Do I Keep Doing It?" Here's the Loop You're Actually Stuck In With Dr. Elisha Goldstein
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, I know better than this — so why do I keep doing it? Whether you stay up too late scrolling or you snap at people you leave, we all do things that don't help sometimes. Most of us assume we need to create a lifestyle overhaul to fix the iss ... Show More
52m 50s
Jul 13
333 — You're Doing 'Delayed Gratification' Wrong. Here's What Actually Makes You Happier with Professor Ian Bogost
You've heard people say, "Good things come to those who wait." Most of us absorbed that lesson somewhere along the way — save the good stuff, delay the pleasure, wait until you've earned it. But my guest today says that idea backfires. My guest is Ian Bogost, a contributing write ... Show More
50m 56s
Dec 2023
Moonshot with NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino 12/7/23
Mike Massimino, serving as a NASA astronaut until 2014, has a slew of accomplishments: the first human to tweet from space, the last astronaut to work inside the Hubble Telescope and the speculated inspiration for George Clooney’s role in “Gravity.” He’s now out with a book, titl ... Show More
16m 56s
Oct 2022
Life Lessons from an Astronaut with Tim Peake #300
Have you ever thought about going into space? What it might be like to be there, how you might deal with the fear, the uncertainty, the pressure? In this week’s conversation, I speak to Tim Peake, a real live Spaceman, who can answer those questions and more. Tim was the first Br ... Show More
1h 36m
Sep 2025
How to Build the Life You Want (Even When You Feel Overloaded, Exhausted, & Uncertain)
<p>Feeling overloaded, discouraged, and overwhelmed? You’re not alone. </p><p>Today’s episode will show you how to keep going and explore new possibilities for yourself, even during uncertain times. </p><p>Mel’s guest today, Kellie Gerardi, is here to give you the step-by-step pr ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2018
#17 - Mike Trevino: life-lessons from ultra-endurance, mindset, hard work, and removing limitations
<p>In this episode, ultra-endurance athlete and entrepreneur, Mike Trevino, discusses the lessons he's learned from his remarkable athletic feats, and the training required to reach them. Not only is Mike's advice practical for those looking to take their endurance training to th ... Show More
1h 56m