Darlington School: Private Boarding School in Georgia 7 Similarities Between My Thrill-Seeking Hobbies & Successful Students
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7 Similarities Between My Thrill-Seeking Hobbies & Successful Students

Marcus Holmes | October 9, 2015 | 291 views

Some call me crazy. Some ask to join. Some just ask why. The colors, the speed, the tranquility, the rush, the excitement, the sense of weightlessness, and the many species of fish are all great examples.

However, most of my friends know that I refer to my obsession with the changes in atmospheres as altitude therapy and compression therapy. And yes, for me it IS a kind of therapy.

Diving is a time to clear my mind and ESCAPE the real world. There are no meetings, there is no drama, there are no emails, and the hustle and bustle of everyday life is left behind. Cell service at 15,000 feet above the ground doesn’t exist in a twin-engine super otter. Smart phones do not work two inches underwater, and there is definitely no need at 120 feet below the surface.

Both forms of diving require a keen sense of awareness, self-control, and a great deal of focus. In SCUBA diving, understanding air consumption, depth and ascent rate are vital for a successful dive. Skydiving, on the other hand, demands altitude awareness and precise body control when falling back to earth at 150 +/- mph. The responsibility to return home safely rests solely on my shoulders.

This requirement for self-discipline and ownership of constant learning in order to be safe in my recreational activities translates directly into my everyday life and work. Don’t believe me? Keep reading and see if you recognize any of the character traits required to be a good student. 

To have a safe and successful dive I MUST:

1. Be disciplined and focused to perform at a high level with zero room for error.

2. Take ownership in my constant learning to be safe and improve.

3. Be reliable and dependable to my dive buddy and jump partners.

4. Be willing to ask questions to obtain a very clear understanding of the dive site.

5. Ensure I am prepared and that my gear is functioning properly.

7. Learn from mistakes, own them and take action to correct them.
Be committed to improving.


The similarities are amazing. Never stop learning! 

That is the business end to my thrill-seeking activities. For some cool photos, videos and stories, feel free to stop by my Wilcox Hall office and visit. Yes, a whale shark does look like a school bus underwater!