- Topics: [[Persistence]], [[Teamwork]] - Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucbOG9n6tEs --- - "It won't fail because of me" – Thomas "Ken" Mattingly, Apollo 16 astronaut (For All Mankind). - It's not about being the (sole) carrier, but being the reason something doesn't collapse. - It's not about being the hero. It's about being a steadfast contributor, a resilient teammate. - A present leader. A hero, not the hero, amongst a company of heroes. - Own your work. Own your mess. Own the mission. - You can't control outcome, but you can take responsibility for your role. Contribution over control.