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IN THIS EPISODE I interview my brother Andy Pierce. We discuss Andy's experience breaking his femur surfing 15 ft. Sunset Beach, Hawaii! He tells the story of exactly what happened and we discuss the mental toughness that it took to not drown during his horrific experience. He talks about how his ability to focus on his breathing is what kept him from passing out. Then we discuss how being in the present moment can literally save your life. GUEST INTRODUCTION Andy Pierce in addition to being my brother, he is an extremely talented surfer. He is finishing up his Masters in Sport Psychology from the National University. In 2010 Andy suffered a broken femur while surfing Sunset Beach, Hawaii. He shares his experience and the strength he received from it. HIGHLIGHTS Andy walks us through his horrific experience highlighting the thoughts that kept him alive. He talks about how remaining optimistic helped him overcome his weaknesses and fears. We also discuss how to replace destructive thoughts with productiv