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I Spent 340 Days in Space! Here's What I Learned About Life: Astronaut Scott Kelly
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- Hack Your Happiness
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- Jun 4, 2026
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- 3835
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Summary
Today, you’re going to learn what it really takes to become the person you want to be. In this episode, we sit down with astronaut, engineer, author, and former commander of the International Space Station, Scott Kelly. But this conversation isn’t really about space. It’s about resilience. It’s about overcoming the identities that hold you back. And it’s about learning how to stay calm, focused, and hopeful when life gets hard. Because Scott Kelly wasn’t always the person you see today. He struggled in school. He doubted himself. He felt stuck. Then one book changed the trajectory of his life and set him on a path that would eventually take him 250 miles above Earth and keep him in space for 340 days. In this conversation, Scott shares what it’s really like to live and work in one of the most extreme environments imaginable, what happens to your mind and body when you’re isolated from everyone you love, and the lessons he learned that all of us can apply right here on Earth. You’ll learn: - How to stop defining yourself by who you’ve been in the past - Why perseverance matters more than talent - Hacks to stay calm and focused during stressful situations - The powerful mindset astronauts use when things go wrong - What spending nearly a year in space taught Scott about happiness, purpose, and resilience - The surprising physical effects of living in space for months at a time If you’ve ever doubted yourself, felt stuck, struggled with failure, or wondered whether you’re capable of more than you think, this episode will change the way you see yourself. Because as Scott’s story proves, the person you become is not determined by where you start. It’s determined by what you choose to do next. Explore our website Shop The 'I Swear It's Easy' Cookb…