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Being Present

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Talkat Cascadia Ruby 2012 · 2012-08-03..08-04· [soft-skills]

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name:Gerry Lopez
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video:https://youtu.be/7XDmJZ3eDbI
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summary

Guided visualization walks through surf prep—stretching, wetsuit chest constriction, lifting a waxed board, paddling hard through breaking waves—and makes the concrete claim that this kind of full-body focus increases working memory and everyday attention. Specific habits: wake at 6am, in the water by 7am for roughly two-hour sessions, surf in winter water near 38°F, treat priorities as Faith Health Family Friends Work, and use the breathing trick to outlast a 9–10 second panic when held underwater. Keep paddling as a practical motto.

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chapters (5)

  1. 0:00Start
  2. 4:31Jacob Burkhart
  3. 7:59Gerry Lopez
  4. 13:48Dedication
  5. 15:27Balance

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