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“That day, we waited in the hallway to learn our fate. I didn't feel as nervous as some of my classmates seemed to be. I knew I had made every effort and held nothing back, working as hard as I could at the things I could control and ignoring what I couldn't. I was ready for whatever was to come.”
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“Most people would not have gotten past the setbacks she'd faced, but through intelligence, grit, and fierce determination, she had made the life for herself that she wanted.”
― Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery
― Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery
“I don't condone cheating, but I've learned it's important to be creative in solving problems.”
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“My goal was to be out of the airlock early - my philosophy is that for complicated jobs, if you aren't ahead of schedule, you're already behind.”
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“We would teach that great leaders are (1) people of integrity and decency; (2) confident enough to be humble; (3) both kind and tough; (4) transparent; and (5) aware that we all seek meaning in work. We would also teach them that (6) what they say is important, but what they do is far more important, because their people are always watching them. In short, we would demand and develop ethical leaders.”
― A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership
― A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership
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Alex’s 2025 Year in Books
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