Relaxing in the face of fear seems a paradoxical idea, but it’s how freedivers learn to push deeper. This is what I learned from British champion freediver — and world number 5 — Mike Board. Fight or flight is a defence mechanism. It evolved to keep us safe from harm, and so it surfaces whenever we perceive a threat. So it stands to reason that the key to facing fear lies in altering our perceptions. By Tom Board - New Post - 8 min read
Read MoreWhen pushing our thought beyond what we know, we should loosen our grip on the tiller. By grasping too hard, we close off access to the parts of the mind that yield creativity and insight. The real process of discovery is not made in full view of our conscious minds. So how you we steer a good course using a lighter touch? By Tom Board - 12k views - 15 min read
Read MoreBecoming the best version of yourself is a journey that unfolds. You can’t really plan it. So how do you travel down this road? There four questions are your compass. How well do you know yourself? Do you know what success means to you? How big is the gap been between your past achievements, and your potential? Do you really BELIEVE you can? By Tom Board - 36k views - 5 min read
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