Lessons from a World Record – Persistence
It is rare these days that I remember Boesmans and the huge amount of effort that it takes to dive there. I chose to build a cottage, fix it, be [...]
The How of “How” – Making the Unknown Known
If I had to sum up the one skill that a world record needs it is the ability to turn the unknown into the known (and dare I say, make [...]
Practicing What I Preach – A Lesson in Dare
Do I ? Practice what I preach ? Yes! Do I get it right in every moment of every day ? No! Most definitely not. But every day I get [...]
What if Courage was a Skill ?
Then it could be learnt and that would mean it is something you could have! This post is inspired by my 100 words in O Mag this month, talking to [...]
Fighting Fear – To Win!
My closest friend is going for an op. It isn’t a biggie, in fact it is something she wanted to do, just not now. With the suddenness came the fear. [...]
The First Rule of Owning your Life – You Can’t Create a Negative!
I sometimes forget that the things that are basics for me might not be for you and this is one of those fundamental pieces of wisdom that you need if [...]
Why you need a plan if you want to get ‘there’ (never mind started)
I know, a plan, how boring – but without a plan you are not going to get started. How do I know, because that is exactly how it works out [...]
Life Lessons from Diving – What You Focus on Matters
What you focus on matters! Don't stay stuck on what worked before ! Plan for the unexpected
Why Labels Become Limits and How they Defeat Your Vision
One of my favourite statements from my diving is that limits are choices. The problem is that most of us battle to see limits, which makes consciously choosing something new [...]
Not Hitting Your Target ? Why You Need to Manage Your Focus
Yes, it is about being good at what you do. But what happens when you have the skill set but you are still not getting where you want ? How [...]