10 Commandments

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The Ten Duel Commandments

#1

Acknowledge your fear.

<Nerves are natural.>

<Showing fear is the opposite of cowardice.>

<Transparency allows you to find light.>

#2

Understand your opponent.

<Old foes learn new tricks.>

<Old tricks can still be pitfalls.>

#3

Prepare to meet.

<This includes a good night's sleep.>

<This includes eating enough.>

<This includes drinking enough.>

#4

No peace. You're going to duel.

<You don't have to duel alone.>

<Grab someone you trust.>

<Keep the others close.>

5

It's all about context.

<You have the power to spin the perspective.>

<You have the power to choose.>

<You have control here.>

#6

Leave a note.
<No, not that kind of note.>
<Leave yourself a note.>
<You'll see later how far you've come.>
<Writing solves a lot of brain puzzles.>
<Set the thoughts free.>

7

Notice the adrenaline.
<Let it carry you.>
<Let it become liquid courage.>
<This is for fight, not flight.>

#8

Last chance to plan ahead.
<You're not allowed to wind up dead.>

#9

Summon all the courage you require.

Then count...........

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Number 10 paces fire!

..............................................................

Injured? Maybe.

But

You're alive.

You refuse to die.

You'll be okay.