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But there also were people who ran back to their homes to fetch some valuables, and who died holding those valuables.
And here are
seven great life lessons we can learn from Bill O'Leary, a tsunami survivor:
1. If you live in
front row, this is where tsunamis hit.
Oceanfront homes come with drawbacks. Have an exit plan in case of emergency and learn
warning signs.
2. A tsunami does not come unannounced.
There ARE warning signs, always. Keep your feelings alert and you should not miss them. If there is a sudden change, seek an explanation.
3. If you know about a problem, alert others.
Don't be afraid to be a Chicken Little. The sky may be really falling.
4. When smell danger, it is wise to run away.
When your gut feeling alerts you, don't freeze. Do something. The problem will only get worse if you wait. If you don't know what can be coming, ask others for help. If there is nobody around to help, simply run. Trust your gut feeling. If you feel unsafe, remove yourself from
situation immediately. Stop a date and excuse yourself. Jump off
car on
traffic light. It's better to be silly than dead.
5. If you cannot run away from
danger, face it with courage.
Jump on
wave and keep your boat straight. Be totally fearless. Fight, if you have to.
6. No matter what happens, keep your cool.
There is no sense in panicking. Don't let your fears or anger overwhelm you. In any situation,
first question you should ask yourself is, "What can I do about it?" Decide on
course of actions and carry on.
7. You are priceless.
You life is thousands times more valuable than anything you own. If you smell danger, forget about your purse, cash or a family memorabilia. Even if you have nothing, you will be still
same person you are today.

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