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I'm Not A Wealthy Person And I Don't Think That I Would Be Able To Prioritize That Much Money To Go For A Ride To A Place That I Have Already Lived. But If The Price Comes Down Or I Win A Lottery Or Something, Why Not?

My Optimism And Confidence Come Not From Feeling I'm Luckier Than Other Mortals, And They Sure Don't Come From Visualizing Victory. They're The Result Of A Lifetime Spent Visualizing Defeat And Figuring Out How To Prevent It. Like Most Astronauts, I'm Pretty Sure That I Can Deal With What Life Throws At Me Because I've Thought About What To Do If Things Go Wrong, As Well As Right. That's The Power Of Negative Thinking.

I've Been Lucky Enough To Fly To Space Twice.

Most Budget Airlines Anywhere In The World Are Going To Leave You Dissatisfied After Using Them.

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.