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Jul 2024
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How to Breathe Out Fear with freediver L...

SIMON SINEK
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Courage isn't about bravado. It's about staying calm.  Li Karlsen knows a lot about staying calm under the most inhospitable conditions. One of the most accomplished freedivers in the world, Li is a record-holding champion at holding her breath and diving hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. I wanted to ask Li what freediving has taught her about mana ... Show More
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