In this episode, we discuss the concept of experience in diving and how it goes beyond simply logging a certain number of dives. True experience comes from the quality of dives, solving problems, and learning from mistakes in varied environments and conditions. We explore why minimum dive numbers shouldn't be seen as targets and highlight the importance of breadth and depth in diving experiences. Understanding that the same dive repeated 100 times doesn't equate to 100 unique dives is key, and embracing mistakes as learning opportunities is essential to becoming a skilled diver or instructor.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/what-do-we-mean-by-experience

Links: Blog about learning https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/who-is-responsible-for-learning

Building experience https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/you-need-more-than-mistakes-to-learn

The same dives 100 times isn’t the same as 100 dives https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/unleashing-your-sixth-sense

Why we need experience https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/the-importance-of-experience

Tags:  English, Instruction, Jenny Lord, Learning, Rules, Training