9/11/2025-Mae Jemison flew in space

On this day in 1992, astronaut Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to fly in space as a member of the Spacelab mission.

When Jemison told her kindergarten teacher she wanted to be a scientist when she grew up, the teacher assumed she meant she wanted to be a nurse. (Gulp.)

Why is Mae important to you, high-flying sales pro?

If, in 1992, Mae could figure out how to get into space, you can navigate the seemingly large challenges of The Sales Life.

Think big…ger.

Today, locate that dream that’s been stuffed away in your brain and reintroduce yourself to it. ("Hello, dream, nice to see you again. No, I’m not mad at you, I’ve just been busy!")

Refine your dream into a clear vision.

Does your dream include you as the CRO of a bazillion-dollar company?

Or, are you the CEO of a small firm that has your name on the signage?

Even if you only move your dream rock up the hill an inch, you’ll feel great working on it today.

"I picked up the phone, called down to the Johnson Space Center, and said, ‘I would like an application to be an astronaut.’ And they didn’t laugh."

You’ll get that wonderful anecdote – and much more – by spending less than three minutes with Mae in this uplifting clip.

Mae doesn’t hold a monopoly on dreaming…get in on the act and reach.