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place where the water was fast and deep, and it cascaded into a dangerous waterfall. The strong current suddenly pinned Tesla against the shore from where the water fell. It took just a little more, and he would have collapsed along with the falling water into a rocky abyss, where death would have been inevitable.
The water pressed against his chest with such force that he was unable to resist the pressure and felt his ribs giving way. But in the last moment, he realized that he needed to turn in such a way that the water's current pressed him from the side. By doing so, the water would exert pressure on a smaller surface, reducing the force. That’s exactly what he did. As soon as he turned to the side, he felt the water pressure significantly decrease, and then he could resist and free himself from the dangerous position. That’s how he escaped certain death.
Always be cautious. But in dangerous situations, it is crucial to maintain composure because composure is what prevents the loss of spirit - the presence of mind. Those who remain calm and composed are most likely to save themselves.
Always be vigilant and never lose your presence of mind!
