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What experience won’t protect you from Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I should have this all figured out by now”? Maybe you’ve been swimming for years. You’ve mastered the strokes, conquered goals, built confidence through repetition. What could you possibly have in common with someone just learning how to float? This week, a thoughtful mom joined me for a 3 day mini swim camp with her 7-year-old daughter. Sure, mom could swim further and faster—but what struck me was her willingness…
LESSONS FROM THE WATER READ PREVIOUS ARTICLES WEBSITE SCHEDULE SUBSTACK This week a new swimmer arrived for lessons. A hot afternoon, he was clearly curious about the little pool. Cautiously clinging to his mom, he eyed me warily and said, “I can’t swim.” “That’s why you’re here,” I beamed. “Come sit on the edge.” Hiding behind his mom, he quieted and showed no signs of approaching the water. Mom gently reminded him about other activities that he was hesitant about at first but now loved. He…
The Long Game We’ve talked about awareness. We’ve talked about redirecting attention. But the real work—the work that changes us—lives in the long game. Because once you see a habit… and once you learn where to place your attention instead… you enter the part no one really likes to talk about: Repeating it. Over and over and over. Sometimes with ease. Sometimes with frustration. Sometimes with no visible change at all. This is exactly where most people assume something is wrong. They think if…
Everybody Should Feel Comfortable in the Water Support Swimming in the Rogue Valley and Beyond… The lease is signed, and architectural drawings are stamped – the move of the backyard Endless pool is imminent! Welcome news, I’m sure, to the handful of you who have braved the cold weather to come by for a swim – thank you for swimming with me even during these dark, cold days! I’m thrilled for the opportunity to teach teens, kids and coach adults in a location where I can temperature control…
Thank you, that was fun! Keep Connecting in 2025 What a great time reflecting on 2024 and connecting with so many of you. We got to know each other a bit by breaking out and then reconnecting to share each other’s victories before turning our sights on 2025. What do you want more of next year? Watch the Replay Download my hot of the presses Goal Setting Guide: Find Meaning in the Monotony to align your goals with your values and vision. Download the Guide Join us in the Swim Smart Community…
The Power of Awareness This week, one of my swimmers said something that got me thinking:“I used to like swimming. Now I love it.” It had all the makings of a testimonial, but what moved me was the subtle shift in language — because words matter. We do this in SwimMastery all the time. I’m sorry, you don’t have a “hand,” because the moment you think hand, your attention goes there and you disconnect from your engine. You send your books away from your feet — not your head — because thinking…