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Scott "Kidd" Poteet
Pilot of the Polaris Dawn Mission, First Civilian Spacewalk
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Scott "Kidd" Poteet
Biography
Lt Col Scott “Kidd” Poteet (Ret.) is not your typical astronaut. As a young kid, Kidd struggled with intense motion sickness, fear of heights, and a less-than-stellar academic performance. After experiencing a serendipitous moment in college, a fire was lit from within, setting his sights on becoming an Air Force fighter pilot. Kidd served his country for 20 years and exceeded all expectations as a combat-proven warrior, USAF Thunderbird ambassador, and Fighter Weapons School graduate. Kidd excelled in his military career while fostering his passion for endurance sports by competing in 16 Ironman triathlons, including the World Championships in Hawaii. Following his epic military career, Kidd fulfilled his childhood dream as an astronaut aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on a 5-day earth orbit spaceflight. This Polaris Dawn mission to space made history by setting numerous records for future generations to strive for. Kidd’s experiences on orbit and throughout his career led to the realization that when you embrace your God-given gifts and have an attitude of humility, you can forge a path of purpose in pursuit of greatness.
Scott "Kidd" Poteet
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EMBRACING AN EARTHLY EXISTENCE
BUILDING A LEGACY OF HUMILITY
Buckle up to experience an unforgettable journey to the highest earth orbit ever flown. In space, astronauts face immense challenges such as microgravity, extreme temperatures, and cosmic radiation. Experiencing an intense environment such as space can also lead to self-discovery. Ride alongside Astronaut “Kidd” Poteet on this record-setting spaceflight and experience an emotional rollercoaster 870 miles above the earth traveling 17,500 mph. Learn how this epic mission taught Kidd the importance of embracing our humble existence on earth.
More than ever society encourages us to prioritize ourselves over others. Self-promotion on social media is an expectation and nearly a requirement to achieve success. This is especially true when we are in pursuit of that next big goal. Unfortunately, when we focus our eyes solely on ourselves, we foster a prideful attitude that can lead to mistrust, doubt, and fear. These negative attributes can be devastating to personal and organizational progress. However, what if we could achieve greatness by thinking about ourselves less? Imagine the impact we could generate if an entire nation put their neighbor’s well-being before self? And taking flight can only begin with an honest assessment of our own motivations.
Outcomes: Encourage self-reflection to see the benefits of personal experiences and achievements through a lens of humility:
● Tactical level (self) - wisdom, confidence, gratitude
● Operational level (team) - trust, productivity, teamwork
● Strategic level (organization+) - respect, higher morale, improved communication
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