024: Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast

One of the most important lessons I learned during Pararescue training is the idea that “Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast.”  We heard this almost everyday from our instructors and eventually came to understand just how true this is, not just during physical performance but also during times of crisis and even daily life.  In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at the connection between speed, simplicity, learning, performance, and even life itself. Download this episode (right click and...

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016: Gear Fails

I have a love-hate relationship with all of the gear, equipment, and stuff in my life.  On the one hand, it can make things easier and more convenient, and, on the other, it all ties me down and limits my flexibility.  In this week’s “Lesson From a Dangerous Life,” we look at stuff and consider the fact that, ultimately, gear always fails.  Enjoy! Download this episode (right click and...

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EP 3: Simplicity

Simplicity is one of the core elements of Living Dangerously.  When we find ourselves in the middle of a crisis, we must learn how to identify what is most important and create a plan of action quickly.  Simple plans are often the best plans!  Even during day to day life, simplicity will help us avoid problems and effectively deal with those problems we can’t avoid. Enjoy the show! Links: Decision Fatigue (Wikipedia) Do You Suffer From Decision Fatigue? (New York Times) Pareto Principle (Wikipedia)...

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