The Art of Accomplishment

What is Safety? Applying Lessons From Extreme Sports to Life and Business

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Nov 11, 2022
Explore the intriguing relationship between safety and risk through extreme sports like skydiving. Discover how the concept of safety can evoke both comfort and distress. Learn about the balance between excitement and danger, and how addressing risks can enhance decision-making in both sports and business. The discussion emphasizes the importance of cultivating internal security to thrive in high-pressure situations. Finally, uncover how embracing failure can lead to resilience and true inner strength during life’s challenging moments.
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INSIGHT

Safety as an Illusion

  • Safety is an illusion; nothing is truly safe.
  • It's a feeling of comfort and capability in navigating an environment or situation.
ANECDOTE

Early BASE Jumping

  • Brett Kistler describes his early BASE jumping days, confronting mortality.
  • He visualized negative outcomes to find comfort in the exploration's worth.
INSIGHT

Comfort and Safety

  • Comfort, linked to safety, is subjective and personal.
  • Brett's comfort comes from looking towards future possibilities.
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