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Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
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Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
For the frustrated swimmers and creators - Hear from author, Brian Holliday, of the UK who talks of the mind-body connection
<p><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Over think much.... or not.</span></p> <p>Brian Holliday, once a frustrated swimmer in the UK, now an author and creator, shares how he reinvented swimming by focusing on mind‑body awareness instead of traditional technique. He reveals the journey from personal struggle to his "Intuitive Swimming" method and why the industry resists it.</p> <p><strong>You'll learn:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Why over‑thinking kills learning and how awareness of the body changes swimming.</p> </li> <li> <p>The key mind‑body‑water connection: floating, balance, and whole‑body movement.</p> </li> <li> <p>How Brian reverse‑engineered swim strokes and built a three‑step online course.</p> </li> <li> <p>The clash with conventional coaches and the challenges of marketing his approach.</p> </li> <li> <p>Insights from his book Why Front Crawl Feels Hard and how it can help swimmers of any level.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 class="header-anchor-post">Break the Cycle of Overthinking: Learn to Swim With Whole‑Body Balance and Presence</h2> <p>"When you quit copying the coach and start listening to your own body, the water stops being a test and becomes a teammate – that's when you really learn to swim."</p>
June 18, 2026
How OrcaVision Powers Coaches, Parents and Broadcasters with 20‑40 Data Points Per Second
<p>OrcaVision is about to hit the market place and aims to revolutionize swimming with AI‑powered video analytics that capture 20‑40 data points per second for every swimmer. In this episode of Hevy Or Not, #104, we hear the first part of an interview and introducation from Adi Segal Dori, an entrepreneur and Chairwomen of the two-year-old firm. Learn a bit as to how the system works, why it matters, and what's next for the sport.</p> <ul> <li>Real‑time computer‑vision captures detailed metrics (speed, stroke count, turn efficiency) without manual tagging.</li> <li>Simple installation: one (25 m) or two (50 m) cameras, calibrated remotely and used for both races and training.</li> <li>Scalable data ecosystem: 25,000+ races analyzed, benchmarking tools for athletes, coaches, parents, and broadcasters.</li> <li>Business model & pricing: low‑cost subscriptions, revenue‑share with facilities, free installs for larger clubs.</li> <li>Company background: bootstrapped start, angel funding, upcoming venture round, and plans for global expansion.</li> </ul> <p>Watch the full interview at the ISCA Facebook page, at HON.LAP.red, or in the Heavy Or Not course at WAFSU.org. There are plenty of other insights shared in the later part of the conversation, especially valuable when you can peek at the screen too. </p> <p><a href="https://WAFSU.org">https://WAFSU.org</a></p> <p> </p>
May 11, 2026
Kate Lundsten's Hall of Fame Induction: Stories of Impact, Humility, and Lifelong Swimming Family
<div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-flexDirection-column pc-gap-4 pc-alignItems-flex-start pc-reset"> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-flexDirection-column pc-gap-8 pc-alignItems-flex-start pc-reset"> <div class= "pencraft pc-reset color-secondary-ls1g8s line-height-20-t4M0El font-text-qe4AeH size-15-Psle70 weight-regular-mUq6Gb reset-IxiVJZ"> Aquajets Legacy Lives On: Kate Lundsten's Hall of Fame Celebration and Athlete Testimonials</div> </div> </div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-12 pc-alignItems-center pc-reset byline-wrapper"> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-flexDirection-column pc-reset"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-4 pc-reset"> <div class="reader-nav-root reader2-font-base"> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-reset modalViewer-xO_gxg active-uB0ZZs"> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-padding-12 pc-mobile-padding-0 pc-minWidth-0 pc-reset"> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-flexDirection-column pc-minWidth-0 pc-position-relative pc-reset bg-primary-zk6FDl flex-grow-rzmknG border-detail-EGrm7T pc-borderRadius-md overflow-hidden-WdpwT6 viewer-uYulTr"> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-flexDirection-column pc-position-relative pc-reset flex-grow-rzmknG"> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-flexDirection-column pc-reset flex-grow-rzmknG post-mS6ZNe"> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-flexDirection-column pc-reset post-Ogv8cn loaded-yPoGB8"> <article class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-flexDirection-column pc-gap-16 pc-reset typography newsletter-post post post-viewer-post"> <div class="available-content reader2-post-content"> <div class="body markup" dir="auto"> <h1 class="header-anchor-post">Kate Lundsten's induction into the International Swimming Coaches Hall of Fame is celebrated with heartfelt tributes from athletes, fellow coaches, and friends.</h1> <h1 class="header-anchor-post"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Hear the stories that show why she's a legend in the sport.</span></h1> <ul> <li> <p>Kate's Hall of Fame induction, walk-up video and the significance of the award.</p> </li> <li> <p>Personal testimonials highlighting her impact on swimmers' lives and careers.</p> </li> <li> <p>Memorable moments from Aqua Jets training trips and competitions.</p> </li> <li> <p>Her coaching philosophy: humility, tough love, and life‑skill development.</p> </li> <li> <p>The lasting legacy she's created within the swimming community and beyond.</p> </li> </ul> <div class="captioned-image-container"> <figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img can-restack" href= "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KNZZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f082c7a-100e-4631-a6a7-a5fb470e8ddb_1440x1800.jpeg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"> <div class="image2-inset"><picture><source srcset= "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KNZZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f082c7a-100e-4631-a6a7-a5fb470e8ddb_1440x1800.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KNZZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f082c7a-100e-4631-a6a7-a5fb470e8ddb_1440x1800.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KNZZ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f082c7a-100e-4631-a6a7-a5fb470e8ddb_1440x1800.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KNZZ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f082c7a-100e-4631-a6a7-a5fb470e8ddb_1440x1800.jpeg 1456w" type="image/webp" sizes="100vw" /><img class="sizing-normal" src= 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https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KNZZ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f082c7a-100e-4631-a6a7-a5fb470e8ddb_1440x1800.jpeg 1456w" alt="" width="450" height="563" data-attrs= "{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7f082c7a-100e-4631-a6a7-a5fb470e8ddb_1440x1800.jpeg","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":1800,"width":1440,"resizeWidth":null,"bytes":380357,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/jpeg","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":true,"internalRedirect":"https://rauterkus.substack.com/i/197264991?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f082c7a-100e-4631-a6a7-a5fb470e8ddb_1440x1800.jpeg","isProcessing":false,"align":null,"offset":false}" /></picture> <div class="image-link-expand"> </div> </div> </a></figure> </div> <p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs= "{"url":"https://www.aquajets.com/page/home","text":"Aquajets Home Page","action":null,"class":null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.aquajets.com/page/home">Aquajets Home Page</a></p> <div class="captioned-image-container"> <figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img can-restack" href= "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6gjW!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8a764696-e434-496c-90aa-f71041347bf0_1400x1400.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"> <div class="image2-inset"><picture><source srcset= "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6gjW!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8a764696-e434-496c-90aa-f71041347bf0_1400x1400.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6gjW!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8a764696-e434-496c-90aa-f71041347bf0_1400x1400.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6gjW!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8a764696-e434-496c-90aa-f71041347bf0_1400x1400.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6gjW!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8a764696-e434-496c-90aa-f71041347bf0_1400x1400.png 1456w" type="image/webp" sizes="100vw" /><img class="sizing-normal" src= "https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6gjW!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8a764696-e434-496c-90aa-f71041347bf0_1400x1400.png" sizes="100vw" srcset= 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"{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8a764696-e434-496c-90aa-f71041347bf0_1400x1400.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":1400,"width":1400,"resizeWidth":null,"bytes":766180,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":true,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":"https://rauterkus.substack.com/i/197264991?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8a764696-e434-496c-90aa-f71041347bf0_1400x1400.png","isProcessing":false,"align":null,"offset":false}" /></picture> <div class="image-link-expand"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"> </div> </div> </div> </a></figure> </div> <h1 class="header-anchor-post">Heavy Or Not — Episode #103</h1> <h2 class="header-anchor-post">ISCA Coaches Hall of Fame Celebration — Kate Lundsten</h2> <h2 class="header-anchor-post">Mark Rauterkus</h2> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> <div id="§isca-coaches-hall-of-fame-celebration-kate-lundsten" class="pencraft pc-reset header-anchor offset-top"></div> </div> </div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> <div id="§mark-rauterkus" class= "pencraft pc-reset header-anchor offset-top"></div> </div> </div> <p>Heavy or not, episode number 103. The ISCA Coaches Hall of Fame celebration shared this video about new inductee, Kate Lundsten from Minnesota. Greatness leaves clues. Subscribe and share with your friends.</p> <p>And this is going to be the first episode that also goes out on Apple with video.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <h3 class="header-anchor-post">Jay Chambers</h3> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> <div id="§jay-chambers" class= "pencraft pc-reset header-anchor offset-top"></div> </div> </div> <p>Hi, Kate. I just wanted to congratulate you on your induction into the International Swimming Coaches Hall of Fame. Your contributions have been essential to the growth and success of swimming in the United States. Thank you so much and congratulations.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>I'm so lucky to have been coached by you and then later in life to coach with you.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>Coach Kate, you deserve this award, not only for the way that you develop the speed and technique of your athletes, but the way that you prepare them for life with their attitude, work ethic, and as community members.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>I could not think of a better person for this honor. You coached my three daughters over 12 years and gave me my first coaching job. And what we have all taken away from those experiences goes way beyond the pool: humility, integrity, perseverance, and mostly the importance of trying hard to be a good human being.</p> <p>All the athletes and coaches that have worked with you, we all know that we're better off because of you.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>That whistle echo on the pool deck air.<br /> <br /> We didn't know how long we'd stay there.<br /> <br /> Three lanes full and a team just starting.<br /> <br /> Somehow she knew where.</p> <p>Built something strong at our closet.<br /> <br /> Before the banners, before the fame, she already knew every swimmer's name.</p> <p>She didn't just teach us how to swim, she helped us become who we are. She changed our game.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>I'm here on Rocky Top right now, and I just want to say congrats on being inducted to the Hall of Fame. You are the most deserving person I know, and I think it's pretty cool that you and Matt are both being inducted in the same year, because I've had the privilege to work with two very amazing people in my swimming career so far.</p> <p>And I just want to say you helped me become the swimmer and person I am today, and I wouldn't be here where I am without you.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <p>When you came up with my nickname Goose—</p> <p> </p> <p>Well, now the whole team calls me Goose, and I just think that that is so special that you have put that in my life.</p> <p>And I just, like, I remember the days when we had to swim in the terrible Brooklyn Center pool, but somehow you would always say something stupid enough to make us laugh through it all.</p> <p>You've never once doubted me, even when I wanted to try something new like open water. And while it might have ended with me going blind for a few days, I still got so many experiences out of that. Furthermore, I wouldn't have had the opportunity without you and your support through it all.</p> <p>I remember when we were at a Pro Series here in Knoxville, and you were like, "Avery, I could see you going here. I think you should look into this when you get recruited."</p> <p>And I was like, "Kate, the colors are neon orange. What are you talking about? I'm not going to go here."</p> <p>And well, look at where I am now. I ended up here.</p> <p>And you planted that seed in my head, and you supported me throughout the whole process.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <p>Congratulations. We are so proud of you. We love you so much. We cannot think of anyone more worthy of this than you.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <p>You and I have a lot of history, amazing history, and I can't think of a single person in my life that has single-handedly changed the trajectory of my life and has given me so many incredible opportunities that still impact me now, almost 20 years later.</p> <p>It has been an incredible honor to be coached by you and still remain very close to you and still consider you a very dear person in my life.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <p>Your belief in me and your ability to squeeze every ounce of effort out of me at all times, even if it meant pushing my buttons just a little bit, has made such a difference in helping me become the person and the swimmer that I am today.</p> <p>Your impact goes far beyond the pool.</p> <p>Hi, Kate.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <p>I wanted to thank you so much for not only making me into a great swimmer, but for also pushing me to become a great person as well.</p> <p>No matter how good or bad things got during my career, you were always encouraging me to pursue what I loved and to keep working as hard as I could toward my goals, no matter how impossible they seemed.</p> <p>You are the best coach that any age group, high school, or college swimmer could have ever asked for, and I'm truly grateful for everything that you've taught me.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <h3 class="header-anchor-post"> </h3> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> <div id="§speaker-8" class= "pencraft pc-reset header-anchor offset-top"></div> </div> </div> <p>My favorite memory with Coach Kate was when we went on our training trip to Sarasota and all of the seniors rode in this very old van with Coach Kate and we drove everywhere with her and it was so much fun.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>Coming from someone who was coached by you and now is coaching on deck with you, I can say that there's no one else more deserving of this than you.</p> <p>You pour so much into your athletes and the coaches on Aquajets and the families and everyone that you come across on the pool deck.</p> <p>You bring so much enthusiasm and fun to swimming and the sport, and you just make it a fun thing to do whether you're swimming for you or coaching alongside you.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>There's no one that I think that is more deserving of this award than you, Kate. You are one of a kind.</p> <p>And I'm very grateful for the opportunity to coach with you by your side, just learn from you. You're an amazing person.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>What an accomplishment.</p> <p>I wanted to thank you for all the years at Aquajets. Your tough love and encouragement to be our best selves has truly taken me very far in my post-swimming career, so I just wanted to thank you for that.</p> <p>I hope you're doing well.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>You helped me accomplish dreams and goals that I never thought would be possible in my career as a swimmer.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>Just so many fond memories from my time on Aquajets, from our circles of love, to all of the meets, to crazy driving.</p> <p>But one memory that I will never forget is the time when you, Van, Rachel, and I took a trip out to Colorado Springs to have a training trip at the OTC, and we ended up taking a morning off of practice so that you could drive me to a random high school in the area so that I could take my ACT test.</p> <p>Who does that?</p> <p>Thank you for all that you've done, all that you continue to do both for your athletes, but also for the sport of swimming.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> <div class="pencraft pc-display-contents pc-reset pubTheme-yiXxQA"> </div> </div> <p>I miss you, I love you, and go Aquajets.</p> <p>This induction is a long time coming for sure.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <div class= "pencraft pc-display-flex pc-alignItems-center pc-position-absolute pc-reset header-anchor-parent"> </div> <p>I don't know what took so long.</p> <p>I'm so proud of you. We're all so proud of you.</p> <p>I think it's just a good time to thank you for being such an amazing coach, such an amazing person to so many young swimmers.</p> <p>I think one of your many gifts is seeing the best in people, seeing the best in your swimmers and forcing us, whether we like it or not, to carry out that potential.</p> <p>And for that, we're forever grateful.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <p>There are so many stories and memories I can share from all the years. So instead, I just want to say thank you.</p> <p>Thank you for everything you've done for me and for Aquajets.</p> <p>You have been more than a swim coach to me. You are a mentor. You're a second mom. You're someone I know I can come to with anything.</p> <p>And you're always going to show up, and you're going to be there for us.</p> <p>You've created such an incredible environment at Aquajets. It's more than just a swim team. It's a family. It's a family for life.</p> <p>Thank you for giving me my best friends. They're friends I'm still in touch with today. We're bridesmaids in each other's weddings, and those friendships would not have been possible if it weren't for the environment and the culture you've created at Aquajets.</p> <p>So, thank you for all you've done, and congratulations again.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <p>I joined Aquajets when I was 11, and I remember telling my mom I was going to quit when I got to Kate's group because her loud whistle scared me so much.</p> <p>Almost 13 years later, I can confidently say she's the best coach I've ever had.</p> <p>Under her guidance, I went from not even qualifying for state to meddling at Junior Nationals and eventually swimming Division One at a Power Four school.</p> <p>But more important than becoming a successful swimmer because of her, I've become a better person because of her.</p> <p>She leads with humility and kindness, and I try to do the same every day.</p> <p>She always finds a way to keep the mood light, whether it be by getting temporary tattoos for Junior Nationals, having Chick-fil-A before a meet, taking a training trip to Sarasota, and I will never forget coaching with her.</p> <p>She supported me through some of the most difficult times in my life, offering me great advice, even though I didn't always take it.</p> <p>There truly aren't words to express my gratitude for Kate, and I wouldn't be here without her.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <h3 class="header-anchor-post">Fortune Set-up</h3> <p>Here's today's fortune statement.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <h3 class="header-anchor-post">Fortune Reader</h3> <p>Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the way you behave.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <h3 class="header-anchor-post">Fortune Set-up</h3> <p>Think about it, journal it, use it from Mental Skills for Young Athletes and the companion course at <a href="https://swimisca.com/">SwimISCA.com</a>.</p> <div> <hr /></div> <h2 class="header-anchor-post"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Songs: See the Substack, or a future episode.</span></h2> <div class="subscribe-widget is-signed-up is-fully-subscribed" data-component-name="SubscribeWidget"> <div class="pencraft pc-reset button-wrapper"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>
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