Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly Book Summary Readtrepreneur
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Space has always been the subject of most of our imaginations. Let your imagination run wild with Endurance. Scott Kelly's memoirs will guide you through an unforgettable journey through space. Put yourself in the shoes of an astronaut and get as close as you can to experiencing life in space.
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"I've learned that an achievement that seems to have been accomplished by one person probably has hundreds, maybe even thousands, of people's minds and work behind it, and I've learned that it's a privilege to be the embodiment of that work." - Scott Kelly
The American record holder with 340 consecutive days in space, Scott Kelly tells us what he experienced during a year aboard the International Space Station. His book addresses the devastating effects of long-term space travel to a man's health, the struggles with the effects of long-term isolation and the helpless feeling of being light years away from everyone that you love. Endurance serves as a testament to the power of a man's will and the immense force that space is.
Scott Kelly's Endurance will make you feel like an astronaut, at least for a few days during which you will not be able to put this book down.
P.S. Endurance invites you to tap into the mind of one of the most famous astronauts of all time. Learn what lies behind the incredible determination, willpower and courage of a true modern-day hero, Scott Kelly.
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Chapter 1. Optimal Stopping – When to Stop Looking
One thing that makes life difficult is not knowing when to stop – this has been labeled as the Optimal Stopping Problem. There is a danger of quitting too early and missing out on something good, or quitting too late and exhausting the little energy and time that we have.
Thankfully, there is an algorithm that will make decisions much easier. It’s not entirely foolproof, but it will produce better outcomes than doing things randomly.
The Optimal Stopping Problem deals not with what option to select but how many choices to consider. Based on statistical data, the ideal percentage is 37%.
The Secretary Problem explores the idea of Optimal Stopping. Someone tasked to hire a secretary has to choose among applicants, but he must know when to stop so that he will not miss someone who is good for the job.
In looking for the secretary, stopping late means prolonging the choice unnecessarily, while stopping too early lets the best applicant go unhired. The strategy is to find a reasonable balance between the two conditions.
