CamG
Contributor
Well that is a loaded question but really I would not change to many things but there are a few.
Firstly I would have done it earlier in my life possibly even in my teens.
I would have joined SB and the other forums pre-dive to research a bit more before I took the initial training.
Other than those I would not nor could I find a better instructor than I had.
He was not your typical minimum skill requirements and done but rather a mentoring relationship that demanded mastery.
He was not sadistic or unrealistic but rather a PROFESSIONAL with integrity and a sense of honor who lived by the code.
I learned about the industry, training, and early on independent research was a must to achieve your goals.
He taught me to never be happy with just ok but demand mastery out of myself and others.
Because of his efforts I choose to honor him by trying to be a mentor to others.
I am not a dive NAZI nor am I an elite group advocate but am a huge supporter of goal oriented team diving.
In my research of most training resources I have found many truths and tools to use.
Our paths to being the best divers we can be is different for each but our passion can be quite similar.
CamG
Firstly I would have done it earlier in my life possibly even in my teens.
I would have joined SB and the other forums pre-dive to research a bit more before I took the initial training.
Other than those I would not nor could I find a better instructor than I had.
He was not your typical minimum skill requirements and done but rather a mentoring relationship that demanded mastery.
He was not sadistic or unrealistic but rather a PROFESSIONAL with integrity and a sense of honor who lived by the code.
I learned about the industry, training, and early on independent research was a must to achieve your goals.
He taught me to never be happy with just ok but demand mastery out of myself and others.
Because of his efforts I choose to honor him by trying to be a mentor to others.
I am not a dive NAZI nor am I an elite group advocate but am a huge supporter of goal oriented team diving.
In my research of most training resources I have found many truths and tools to use.
Our paths to being the best divers we can be is different for each but our passion can be quite similar.
CamG