David Bowie, Bethany Hamilton, Resilience

4 stories of resilience

Hey all, Jake here.

My hobby for the past year has been exploring AI tools. Perplexity AI is the one that has my mind blown at the moment. It searches the web and properly sources information. 

Students, teachers, creators - I urge you to check it out. It helped me find reliable information on the topics I’m interested in below.

4 stories of resilience:

1. Bethany Hamilton: Surfing Pro Who Lost Her Arm to a Shark at 13
   Thirteen years later, she won the National Surfing Championship. She was recently canceled for speaking out against trans athletes in women's surfing. Riptide dropped her sponsorship. Rallies outside of her appearances like this. 800 women show up to listen to her speak. She’s got a documentary appropriately called Unstoppable.

2. Scott Carney: Human Potential Explorer
   Cults, biohacking, organ trafficking, and my personal favorite - his article on Wim Hof.

3. David Bowie's 27 Personas documented in Symphony of Selves
   This book changed the way I talk to myself. Provided me so much relief and wisdom, kindness towards myself. 

“Even though I was very shy, I found I could get onstage if I had a new identity.” -David Bowie

Bowie crushed his multiple personalities. If you scroll a little bit down on this link you can read the summary of Bowie’s story.

4. Herbert Nitsch: The Man Who Held His Breath to 831 Feet
   We have a few TikTok videos that went viral, showcasing freediving. His website is unexpectedly whimsical for the guy who’s known as "The Deepest Man on Earth" 

I hope these stories inspire you as much as they inspired me this morning.

Stay curious. Keep exploring. Challenge yourself.

Jake Twomey