You don't have to be Greg Louganis
to know that diving off of a diving board requires more than just good form.
I sat and watched on as kids were jumping off a diving board today.
There's no doubt that the mechanics of the board did it's job.
The spring board adjusts with it's flexibility depending on the weight of each person.
But that's not all that has to adjust.
At the end of that spring board there is a moment where opportunity meets courage.
This must happen at the right time for a successful attempt.
The moment the spring of the board gives your body the opportunity to launch,
your courage must meet it at the exact same time and say
Go ahead - jump.
This dichotomy shows how you will hit the water.
Think about this equation in your trials and endeavors in life.
You have a choice on launching into anything but first you have to study the mechanics of the platform. Set yourself up for success.
Are you graceful about your entrance into the water or are you already fearing your exit off the platform?
