How to Survive Extreme Circumstances

I watched an extreme skiing video recently (see below). It helped me as I was thinking about extreme circumstances.

We've all experienced something that's pushed us to our limit and/or beyond. (Do you remember what it was for you? Are you dealing with something now?)

Sometimes we see extreme circumstances coming. Sometimes extreme circumstances just rise up and smack us in the face. (Ever have that happen?) The question is: How will we deal with them?

Many people don't deal with extreme circumstances well. (I know it's not you?) But there are those that do deal well with extreme circumstances.

Which gets me back to the video. There's no way this guy navigates that mountain (wait 'til you see it) except that he does a number of things both prior to and during the experience. We will survive our extreme circumstances, too, I'm convinced (no matter what they might be) if we follow his lead.

That said, here's...

How to Survive Extreme Circumstances (like the extreme skier):

1. Learn about/understand how others have handled similar circumstances.
2. Equip yourself with and employ the right equipment (at the right time).
3. Count on surprises.
4. Rely on things tried and true.
5. See it through to a safe landing.
6. Take care of yourself during normal circumstances (stay healthy/keep in shape).
7. Don't go it alone.