Author: Jay
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Getting your timing right…
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The Right Time for Waves: Surfing Insights Imagine you’re out in the water, waiting for a wave. You’ve got your eyes fixed on the horizon, all set to catch the perfect wave. But here’s the thing: if you don’t catch the wave at the right moment, all your efforts go…
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Flat days in Surfing and in Life…
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When the Waves Stay Away: Lessons from the Ocean Imagine heading to your favorite spot to surf, all set for a day of wave riding. But sometimes, you arrive and find that the ocean is super calm—no waves in sight. Even if you really want to surf, if the conditions…
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Opportunities are like waves
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Think of the ocean as a big playground of waves. These waves don’t come alone—they come in groups called sets. Some sets have really big waves, while others have smaller ones. A set can have up to seven waves. Once a set is gone, the ocean becomes calmer, making it…
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Embracing the Surfer’s Way: Life Lessons from Riding the Waves
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by Jay Bialecki – You are awesome! Being a Surfer Implies… Translating Surfing to Life… In essence, the skills and virtues that define a surfer aren’t confined to the waves alone. They are universal principles that hold the key to navigating life’s waves with grace, tenacity, and fulfillment. Jay Bialecki…
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Gaining Insights from the Ocean: The Importance of Observation
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by Jay Bialecki – You are awesome! Before surfers take the plunge, they pause to observe the ocean’s behavior—a practice that holds invaluable lessons applicable beyond the waves. You see, the ocean’s temperament varies based on location. It can be incredibly dynamic, necessitating a clear understanding of its condition before…
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The Power of Asking “The Questions” for Positive Change
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by Jay Bialecki – You are awesome! Introduction: Recently, I was reminded of a concept I knew but had forgotten to utilize. As the famous anonymous saying goes, “You either use it or lose it.” This applies to skills, abilities, and knowledge. What’s the crucial element here? Let’s explore that.…
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You need to position yourself right in order to get the wave
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by Jay Bialecki – You are awesome! Being in the right spot matters a lot, no matter where you are. This is especially true in the ocean, which can be pretty wild in certain places. Think about it: there are times when everything is just perfect in the ocean. Very…
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Surfing Through Life: Direction and Opportunity
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by Jay Bialecki – You are awesome! Imagine you’re on a surfboard, ready to catch a wave. It’s like a thrilling adventure where you need to watch, find the right spot, paddle, and already know where you want to go before you even stand up. But how do you decide…
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Paddling out when the waves are too high
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by Jay Bialecki – You are awesome! Have you ever thought about what it’s like to go into the ocean when the waves are really big? I started learning how to surf a little over a year ago, and I noticed something interesting. There are similarities between surfing and life…
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The true but hard story of you…
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by Jay Bialecki – You are awesome! Have you ever stopped to think about what it’s like to enter this world, a realm where you arrive vulnerable and voiceless, unable to fulfill even your basic needs? In this early stage, your caregivers – often your parents – become your guardians,…