A strong mindset is often seen as pushing through, showing strength, and persevering. But what if the most powerful move sometimes is to let go?

The psychology mastery pillar teaches us that it’s not always about strictly holding onto your position or way of thinking, but about wisely assessing whether your mindset and approach are truly serving you. It's about the ability to forgive (yourself), let go, and know when to stop and revise your approach.

As a passionate wingfoiler, I was inspired by a SUP downwind foil video in which two valuable lessons were shared that also apply to life on land.

The first lesson: When you can’t catch a wave, there’s no point in exhausting yourself by continuing to paddle. Sometimes, it’s wiser to let that wave pass and conserve your energy and mental strength for the next opportunity.

The second lesson: Don’t trap yourself in a negative thought stream like "I can't do this" or "I'll never succeed" when something...