What Does It Takes To Be A Good Professional Diver?

October 15, 2018 - Scubareefing

If I had to define what I believe a "good" diver to be, then this quote illustrates perfectly.

Anyone with a credit card can race upwards through a training syllabus and gain increasingly prestigious and impressive qualifications. Doing exactly that seems increasingly popular nowadays. 

Yet, what truly makes a highly profiicent diver isn't their collection of c-cards; but rather the patience, self-discipline and commitment they consistently apply to refining and perfecting every small facet of their skillset, equipment and knowledge. 

When a diver truly understands what competency means, they'll also understand that progression takes time.