I, Bernard Spiel, nom de plum maker extraordinaire (according to the only opinion that matters in self-ego feeding, my own), have discovered for myself the secret to finding the guts to overcome the death-will-come-to-you-if-you-do-this inhibitor that is largely present in human psyche, at least as it applies to cliff-jumping. Read on!
Before you attempt to jump off a cliff for the first time, shout a battle cry. The battle cry can be anything. For me, I shouted TROGDOR!!! the first couple of times, and, then, I started to shout names of bands that I liked.
Funny expressions can also work. Really, anything that gets your blood flowing a little, getting you excited for the plunge, is worth a shot.
Just take a couple of steps, proclaim your phrase of choice, leave the rocky security beneath you feet, and enjoy the free fall!
It worked for me, and for my good friend who brought me with him to his family's vacation spot, so, perhaps, it will work for you.
Happy jumping!
P.S. You may wish to point your toes if you pencil dive. Just f.y.i.
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