tsunamis and other unpredictable weather conditions, there is a similar social element that occurs in our life. It includes complex relationships with people, misunderstandings, conflicts, both on a personal and professional level. Not to forget about our own subconscious, which constitutes fears, stereotypes, negative patterns and so on. As a result, we, as captains, should be resistant and not be destroyed by stress in a mental or physical capacity. For this to occur, we need to avoid a collision with other elements, bypass dangerous
routes and be aware of our own skill-set.
A captain needs to be competent given that one mistake is not only costly for them-self but for
the entire crew and passengers. In our life, passengers include our children, parents, partners and other people dependent on us. At times these people may rush to take our helm of the cruise liner, trying to impose their will on a route that they believe suits us better. At this juncture, a
captain needs to demonstrate firmness, recognizing that nobody else has a greater understanding of the correct route.
Finally, a captain should embrace self-development. Unfortunately, much like the educational process of a captain, we can’t learn life in universities. So, how do we develop and grow our
knowledge to better understand life? Life itself is a good teacher, however this training is not an easy process. To quote Robert T. Kiyosaki: “Life is a cruel teacher. It punishes you first, and then gives you the lesson.” Therefore, the best way forward for a captain is to learn from other captains