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This is what Benjamin G Hadfield V ★ wrote as the blurb for Part 1 of our interview... It was great fun recording it, so much so, we had to record a Part 2!!
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"Delve into the intricate world of dive safety as Gareth Lock, a distinguished figure in understanding human factors within diving incidents, engages in a thought-provoking interview with Master Instructor Benjamin Hadfield.
Unravel Gareth's illustrious background, shaped by 25 years in the Royal Air Force and an aerospace systems mastery, shedding light on the vital link between his aerospace experience and his quest for diving safety. This exclusive discussion dissects pressing issues within the diving community, highlighting deficiencies in current open-water training and shedding light on overlooked aspects contributing to diving incidents.
Gareth intricately explains the roles of decision-making, situational awareness, and communication skills in ensuring diver safety, weaving in practical examples to accentuate their significance.
As the conversation progresses, dive into the complexities of decompression safety and the ongoing challenges demanding improvement, while discovering Gareth's adaptive training methodologies tailored for divers of varying skill levels. Gain profound insights into the pathology of dive accidents, debunking prevalent misconceptions and addressing the limitations of traditional diving education concerning human factors.
Gareth shares his reflections on his own diving journey, envisioning a more robust future for dive safety through a comprehensive integration of human factors into training and practice.
This interview promises an enlightening narrative that reshapes conventional paradigms and offers a visionary outlook on the evolution of dive safety."
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The following two old seafaring adages are crucially important to every human being in any domain of life:
(1) However good a captain of a sailing ship may be, the wind must still blow;
and
(2) The test of a good captain is rough seas
Now, taking the above into account, one will inescapably infer that for one to successfully navigate through life, one must strike a balance between the need for correct action and the recognition that certain factors are beyond one’s control.
Once such a balance is achieved, one will have developed the required attitude to successfully navigate through life!
Of course, nothing is 100% efficacious and there are no guarantees here; but then again, the very acknowledgement of such a truth is part-and-parcel of having the right attitude!
Cal Newport on the importance of ability:
"The things that make a great job great are rare and valuable. If you want them in your working life, you need something rare and valuable to offer in return. In other words, you need to be good at something before you can expect a good job." (Newport, 2012)
Refreshingly simple.
Flies in the face of the very common narrative to "find your passion."
Instead, become excellent at something and then enjoy doing excellent work with the skills you've acquired.
Newport clarifies that for a select few, there is a burning passion that must be addressed but that, for most of us, ability follows passion.
Thoughts?
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Before you start planning an adventure trip, you’re smart to educate yourself and implement a layered system of organizing the components of your trip.
Before you start planning an adventure trip, you’re smart to educate yourself and implement a layered system of organizing the components of your trip.
IT Professional | Safety Diver | Instructor
1moBe willing to do very hard work, for very long hours, for very little money.