What happens when you see Earth from space and realize every person you love is living on one small planet?

Col. Edward "Mike" Fincke, NASA astronaut, shares what he learned from four space missions, nine spacewalks, and 549 days in zero gravity. From seeing the Milky Way without atmospheric distortion to looking back at Earth from 17,500 miles per hour, Mike explains how space changed his perspective on gratitude, teamwork, responsibility, and what truly matters.

🧠 What you will learn:

• What astronauts experience during a spacewalk and while living in orbit
• Why seeing Earth from space creates a deeper sense of gratitude
• How astronauts manage uncertainty, mistakes, pressure, and mental health
• What teamwork and international cooperation teach us about leadership

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Perspective can change what you consider important
• Gratitude extends beyond Earth to the people who make exploration possible
• Confidence grows through preparation, teamwork, and encouragement
• Looking at Earth as one shared home can change how we see each other

Listen now to Col. Edward "Mike" Fincke’s incredible perspective on space, gratitude, leadership, and the bigger picture.

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