[Paddlewise] Positive Mental Attitude

I posted something recently while in my usual late night stupor, about
rolls, rescues and trips being dependent on positive thinking. I know
that incorrectly applied, positive thinking can also get you into a lot
of trouble. Hal Christiansen recently mentioned something about mountain
climbers getting into trouble due to their arrogance, or some such
thing. I rented a movie this weekend to help illustrated in my mind, and
reinforce Hal's notion. I've read the book a while back "Into Thin Air",
but the Hollywood version available now out on video leaves a real deep
impression as it plays out on the screen.  The absolute stupidity of
the "I'm invincible" attitude, and the "Conquer nature" philosophy, as
well as contributory factors like ignoring "Red Flags" are all vividly
portrayed in the movie version. Recommended viewing.

BC'in Ya
Doug Lloyd (who loves bouncing ideas off this list)

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