Mike Massimino on How to Achieve Your Own Personal Moonshot

Episode 381

Some lessons can only be learned when you leave the planet. But they apply directly to life right here on Earth.

In this extraordinary episode of Passion Struck, I’m joined by Mike Massimino—former NASA astronaut, professor, and bestselling author—for a conversation that launches from space exploration and lands straight in the heart of human growth.

With humility, humor, and deep insight, Mike shares what it truly takes to become an astronaut—and what that journey teaches us about resilience, teamwork, and perspective. From facing rejection early in his NASA path to repairing the Hubble Space Telescope in the vast silence of space, his story is a powerful reminder that the pursuit of greatness often begins with the courage to keep trying.

Together, we explore:

Listen ad free to hear more stories and strategies from astronauts who’ve faced isolation, uncertainty, and awe in its purest form—and returned with wisdom to help us thrive here on Earth.