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Lessons from Double-crested Cormorant
Dry the wings.
Wing-Drying After Dive
Core lesson
Deep work asks for a ritual of return.
Biological basis
Double-crested Cormorants dive underwater to catch fish using strong feet and hooked bills. After diving, they often perch with wings spread, a posture associated with drying and recovery.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
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