How Former Astronaut Mike Massimino Turned Three No's From NASA Into a YES

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Ok. the irony isn't lost on me given that he was an astronaut, but Mike is such a down to earth guy. What a great interview....

I love how Adam is just casually friends with multiple ASTRONAUTS 😆

The discussion about the "One in a Million is not Zero" chapter reminded me of my first year in Grad School. I'd been studying geology, and had studied French since 7th Grade, and the opportunity presented itself for me to apply for one of FOUR competitive scholarships to study for 2 years in France, offered by the French government. I did the application, I got the recommendations, I took the language proficiency tests, and I thought I did okay, but didn't think I'd get the scholarship. Unbeknownst to me at the time, ONLY THREE OTHER PEOPLE applied for this scholarship! I had to pay my way over and back, but my stipend covered all of my in-country expenses and allowed me to travel a bit! One in a Million IS NOT ZERO.

"One in a million is not zero." Wow.. I found that more encouraging hearing that than I expect something so simply put would be. This pessimist needed to hear that lol.

Mike has an amazingly rare combination of extraordinary intelligence and accomplishment, coupled with humility and "everyman" relatedness. It's great to see him, and I will check out his new book!

I had a few year stint working for NASA in their public outreach efforts. It was always a pleasure to work with Mike as he was so friendly and happy to be visiting with the people at our events.

I love how when talking about swimming and bridges at 10:11, Mike turns very briefly into Rodney Dangerfield

I met Mr. Massimino during his first book tour in 2019. Such a down to earth guy. He gave me great advice about Long Island and Engineering as I was about to start my engineering career at USMMA. Im now in Pensacola about to start Navy Pilot Training.

More with Mike, please??? You two are good together.

Another great interview, Mike is a treasure, I bought his audio book immediately. Having the Blue Angles make a guest appearance during the interview was genius.

What a great guy and he is a good match for Adam. When his NY accent kicks in all I could think was I'm Space walkin here haha.

This is an awesome story Mass... Anyone who is interested in aviation I tell willingly that it took me TWO attempts to get accepted as an ATC. First time around I was told that I was 'Unsuitable for training as an Air Traffic Controller' and that I should not apply again. Ever. Between my parents and a chance encounter with another controller I was encouraged to apply again anyway and was accepted. 15 years later I've now worked in 3 facilities and hold all 5 controller 'ratings' that exist. So a 'no', is not necessarily a locked door, it's just not unlocked yet. Keep knocking!

I need this book as an audio book with directors commentary and or pod cast. Mike Massimino, sir you utter joy.

I remember cheering Mike and his crew on for STS-125 on the Atlantis, the final Hubble repair mission. I'm pretty sure they based the film Gravity on it. He's one of my favorite people from NASA, always look forward to hearing him interviewed, a real character.

The reasons I am enamored with Mike are for the same qualities that NASA selected him as an astronaut. A genuinely lovely human.

I know of Mr. Massimino from "The Big Bang Theory," which is embarrassing to admit not because I like the show (I whole-heartedly, unironically love that show!), but rather because I should know more about all the men and women that risk so much to push our boundaries of exploration.

What a great interview, I could listen to him for hours

BEST INTERVIEW EVER!!! Bring back the Talking Room!!!

I listened to Mr. Mike live and he is really down to earth approachable person. Really proud of this human!