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Focus
is the Key to Success
Surfing giant waves is not for everyone,
but achieving our personal goals is. Of all the billions
of people who inhabit Earth today, perhaps fewer than
20 have ever experienced riding waves over 30 feet.
Big-wave surfers are in a league all their own with
nothing to compare to or that even comes close. Many
people believe big-wave surfers must have nerves of
steel and be incredibly brave. To a great degree this
is true.
Look deeper and you will discover the real secret that
goes beyond bravado in trepidation. The secret is facing
challenges, mind control and never giving up.
The mindset that it takes to ride the largest of waves
is the same mind set that it takes to achieve even the
smallest of goals. Yes, a big-wave surfer is prepared
for the worst, but his or her mindset faces challenges
head on.
Thoughts hold steadfast on desired results with the
intention of never giving up. The human mind can only
think one thought at a time. Facing a mammoth challenge,
one cannot afford even a micro thought of doubt. If
one thought of doubt or fear enters the mind, then it
is all over. Instead of embracing the challenge, you
will find yourself running away from it.
Definitely one of the best lessons learned is that by
keeping the mind focused and positive, any and everything
is possible. If a human being can actually ride ocean
swells that have more power than an cascading avalanche,
then by practicing the same mind set, what can't we
do?
What ever your desire, to be a scholar, a millionaire,
a great athlete, a fantastic parent or anything else,
approach it by embracing the challenge with non-wavering
focus on the results that you want and never give up.
Why use valuable life energy entertaining thoughts of
worry or doubt? Thoughts of this kind will never help
you and, in fact, can bring about havoc. We are keepers
of our own minds. While we can't control what happens
around us, we can control our thoughts. Victory in everything
first takes place in the mind.
The military uses a pool to conduct drown-proofing classes
for special force divers. One such diver named Max related
how, when swimming underwater laps, many soldiers would
give up before reaching the end of the pool, coming
up for air before completing the required underwater
swim time. Max was successful in his training and became
one of the select few men to be a U.S. Army diver. Max
wasn't necessarily a stronger or faster swimmer than
the others. His secret was the big-wave surfing mind
set. He took the challenge, kept his mind on what he
wanted and told himself, "Hang in there one second
at a time."
For proven success in all endeavors, be like a big-wave
surfer, embrace challenge, keep your mind on the results
you want and most important never give up. Sea you in
the surf.
The Willis Bros. are surfing experts
recognized for surfing the worlds largest waves and
teaching thousands in Hawaii and California to surf.
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