Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Learning To Swim
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Updated 2 months ago
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Jordan Peterson’s quote pushed me to become swimming teacher
Alan Cie - Befriending WaterIn this video, I react and comment on Dr. Jordan Peterson's speech about facing the struggle, fear, and challenges in life. I also share my favourite of Jordan Peterson's quotes which inspired me to take on my own challenge and begin an adventure into the unknown. Link to the source original video from Dr Jordan B Peterson’s clips channel: https://youtu.be/uXbVuuxoltQ?si=8kyZ_Lv6nPls40wa Hi, my name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business. I talk about anything that is related to swimming, water safety, and water sports. If you would like to offer a collaboration or a joined video together, please reach out via email or Twitter / X.27 views -
Exposing Toxic Swimming Pool Culture - Learning To Swim Safely & Standing Up To Bullying At The Pool
Alan Cie - Befriending Water#swimming #learntoswim #swimmingtips 50% of the world's population cannot swim. There are many reasons why that is, but in my opinion, one of them is those who call themselves a “serious” swimmer. In this video, I’m talking about how those who call themselves a serious swimmer sometimes create an unwelcoming and uncomfortable atmosphere for less experienced swimmers. My name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business. I talk about anything that is related to swimming, water safety, and water sports. If you would like to offer a collaboration or a joined video together, please reach out via email or Twitter / X.31 views -
I Was Scared Of Waves Since Childhood | Fear Of Water & Water Anxiety
Alan Cie - Befriending WaterA short story about how I was scared of water since early childhood. My Mom brings this one up every time I ask her about where my fear of water comes from. It is one of the reasons I want to explore the topic of water phobia from a psychology perspective by talking to various expert on this channel. Subscribe and stay tuned for more on this in the future videos. My name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business. I talk about anything that is related to swimming, water safety, and water sports. If you would like to offer a collaboration or a joined video together, please reach out via email or Twitter / X. #learntoswim #swimming #swimmingtips7 views 1 comment -
It’s NOT just swimming! What Learning To Swim As An Adult Really Gives You?
Alan Cie - Befriending WaterIn this short video I’m talking about what learning to swim as an adult really means to a person like me and you. If you have been struggling with water anxiety all your life you will be able to relate. When you learn to swim, you become a more confident person and realise what other possibilities stand open in front of you. My name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business. I talk about anything that is related to swimming, water safety, and water sports. If you would like to offer a collaboration or a joined video together, please reach out via email or Twitter / X. #learntoswim #swimmingtips #swimminglessons14 views 1 comment -
How LEARNING TO SWIM Will Make You IRRESISTIBLE To Women
Alan Cie - Befriending WaterIn this video, I’m talking about how learning to swim as an adult will turn you into a more attractive and desirable man. Speaking from my personal experience and from things I heard from women after I started my journey in swimming. Hi, my name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business. I talk about anything that is related to swimming, water safety, and water sports. If you would like to offer a collaboration or a joined video together, please reach out via email or Twitter / X. #learntoswim #swimming #swimmingtips12 views 1 comment -
Am I Too Old To Learn To Swim?
Alan Cie - Befriending WaterHi, my name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business. I talk about anything that is related to swimming, water safety, and water sports. If you would like to offer a collaboration or a joined video together, please reach out via email or Twitter / X.16 views -
How To Learn To Swim In Few Minutes
Alan Cie - Befriending WaterYou can learn to swim quicker than you think. After six years of learning by trial and error, from YouTube tutorials, I’ve realized that it only takes a few minutes and the right information to get started with breaststroke. In my case a modified version of it with I call the “Lazy Man’s Breaststroke”. I enjoy this style of swimming whenever I don’t feel like pushing hard or want to relax in the water rather than working out. Watch this video to see how I do it and tell me later in the comments if you tried it for yourself. My name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business. I talk about anything that is related to swimming, water safety, and water sports. If you would like to offer a collaboration or a joined video together, please reach out via email or Twitter / X. #learntoswim #swimming #swimmingtips19 views 1 comment -
10 Major Stages Of Learning To Swim As An Adult
Alan Cie - Befriending WaterAs a novice swimmer, you will encounter thoughts and fears that will make you uncomfortable. They will either hold you back from learning or challenge you to overcome and grow. In this video, we will talk about major psychological breakthroughs, stages and milestones you will reach when you are learning to swim. Pushing through those thresholds and making progress in the water could give you an incredible sense of achievement and a massive boost of confidence in other areas of your life. Hi, my name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business. I talk about anything that is related to swimming, water safety, and water sports. If you would like to offer a collaboration or a joined video together, please reach out via email or Twitter / X.19 views -
Can I Learn To Swim Watching Swimming Tutorials?
Alan Cie - Befriending WaterWhilst exploring through swimming subreddit on Reddit, I’ve stumbled on this question a lot. Many people are asking whether it is possible to learn swimming on your own without hiring a swimming instructor. And despite some downsides to doing so, I can absolutely confirm that it is possible to learn by yourself. I’ve learned to swim by watching YouTube tutorials and practicing what I learned in my local swimming pool. Although I had no one to keep me accountable or motivated, I kept going for the past six years. I’ve learned freestyle, breath-stroke and backstroke. I feel very confident in my ability, endurance and speed despite not having a profesional teaching me at all. I’m learning to swim butterfly now and will share the progress in upcoming months. Subscribe to be updated when the time comes! Hi, my name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business. I talk about anything that is related to swimming, water safety, and water sports. If you would like to offer a collaboration or a joined video together, please reach out via email or Twitter / X. #learntoswim #swimming #swimmingtips23 views -
Learning To Swim As An Adult - What To Expect?
Alan Cie - Befriending WaterIn this video, we are talking about positive and negative reasons to consider when you are thinking about learning to swim as an adult. It is never too late and you are never too old to start, but there are a few negative aspects to learning how to swim. Weigh in the pros and cons with me and decide for yourself. Video chapters: 0:00 Learning To Swim After 30. What to expect? 0:27 Introductions & Context 1:02 Cons of Learning To Swim As An Adult 4:23 Pros of Learning To Swim As An Adult 6:41 Most Important Reason To Learn Swimming Later In Life Hi, my name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business. I talk about anything that is related to swimming, water safety, and water sports. If you would like to offer a collaboration or a joined video together, please reach out via email or Twitter / X.15 views