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Soon after I sat down beside the pool to watch Patty the swimming teacher work with my young grandson, I grabbed a notebook and began taking notes. Her instructions were working, and I saw my grandson\u2019s swimming skills increase significantly during that 45-minute lesson. I started scribbling down Patty\u2019s words, because it occurred to me that much of her advice could not only make someone a better swimmer, but\u2014taken methaphorically\u2014might also help one be better at freestyling through the deep end of life. There might even be some political wisdom in there. Here\u2019s what Patty said; take from it what you will:<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen your heart rate is racing, dunk under water five times and blow bubbles.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKick fast and efficiently for a more productive stroke. Flailing and bending your knees just slows you down.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo learn how to move your arms and legs, have a teacher hold your legs and move them for you. Feeling the correct motion helps you learn it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you want to swim faster and farther, reach your arms to the sky.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAlways remember to take the time to glide.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFloat on your back; put your hands behind your head like a pillow.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKeep swimming across the pool, and don\u2019t give up.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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