Every Astronaut Needs Mission Control.
I have been a little obsessed with the Artemis II mission orbiting the moon. For me, it reminds me that with the right mindset and the right team behind you, you can make the impossible possible.
So on Friday at 7pm, I turned on my TV to watch the Orion module make its way back to Earth. Traveling at over 25,000 miles an hour and reaching temperatures of more than 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, four astronauts made their way through the Earth’s atmosphere, landing exactly on the spot predicted at almost exactly the time predicted.
And watching it happen, I couldn’t stop thinking about how something that extraordinary doesn’t happen because of four people. In order for that extraordinary feat to happen, it took over 10,000 people in a coordinated effort and more than 10 years of training, computations, construction, and organization.
The four astronauts on the crew will get most of the accolades for the mission itself, and they would not have been able to accomplish that task without everyone involved.
Here is how I am taking this lesson into my own life.
I am the astronaut of my own world.
I am in control of the speed, orientation, observations, and direction of my ship. And I rely on the tens of thousands of people (maybe not that many) in the background to help me achieve my dreams.
When I need assistance sharing my message, I go to my sales and marketing community. When I am having an emotional day because of the loss of my sister, I go to my SIBS community to give me the boost I need to make it to the next moment. When the fear of success pops up, I go to my personal development crew to remind me of my truth. When my diet goes off the rails, I reach out to my healthy living people.
I have set up my life by building support systems as I go.
It does not happen by accident or by hoping and praying alone. It takes awareness and action.
Awareness of the challenge you are having and action toward the solution.
So here is a quick question for you.
Who is one person in your mission control right now?
The person you call when things get hard, confusing, exciting, or uncertain.
Click below and tell me their name.
Go with power,
Jason
Try this Simple Practice:
“Mission Control” Practice
Take a moment and think about the different areas of your life; grief, emotional well-being, health, relationships, work, or personal growth.
Step 1: Notice where you need support
Ask yourself: Where could I use a little more support right now?
Step 2: Name your mission control
For each area that comes to mind, think of one person who could be part of your mission control, someone who listens, encourages, or helps you find your way.
Step 3: Reach out
Choose one person and send a short message this week.
Something simple like:
"I was thinking about how important support is in life, and I just wanted to say I’m grateful to have you in my corner."
Even astronauts don’t fly alone.
And neither should we.