The sacrifices made in pursuit of a dream from "summary" of Riding Rockets by Mike Mullane
Embarking on a journey towards a dream demands sacrifices that only those who have experienced it can truly understand. In the pursuit of reaching for the stars, there are inevitable costs that must be paid along the way. These sacrifices can range from the tangible to the intangible, but all are equally essential in the grand scheme of achieving a lifelong aspiration. One of the most apparent sacrifices is the physical toll that is taken on the body. The rigorous training, the demanding schedules, and the strenuous exercises all contribute to a level of physical exhaustion that is difficult to comprehend unless one has lived through it. Astronauts push their bodies to the limits, enduring discomfort and pain in order to prepare themselves for the challenges that lie ahead in space. In addition to the physical sacrifices, there are also emot...
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