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You’ve got talent! Wait… What? Let’s talk about the SOFT SKILLS in Freediving

You’ve got talent! Wait… What?  Let’s talk about the SOFT SKILLS in Freediving

When people tell me that I have a natural talent in freediving, I tend to nod in silence, but really, deep down I don’t agree, and I feel my past experiences and hard work are somewhat diminished by the word “talent”.

Whilst my ego agrees it’s nice to feel you have somehow been infused with godliness at birth, on the contrary I feel very human and my ‘talent’ is only a consequence of my hard work (hard skills) and past experiences (soft skills).

How to approach a freediving competition - Tips for Newbies

How to approach a freediving competition - Tips for Newbies

As Freediving Competition starts doubled between 2009-2019, a great number of newbies, myself included, approached competitive freediving for the first time.

The idea of joining their first competition might sound daunting for many but it doesn't have to be.

Here below are some recommendations and tips on how to make your first experience a smooth one.