You know that scene in The Princess Bride where Westley gets sucked into the Lightning Sand? Stop. That is a lie. If you scream and thrash, you will actually sink faster. Why? Because your frantic movements break up the sand structure, turning it into a soupy mess that grabs your legs like a jealous ex.
Instead, imagine you’re a very graceful statue that’s having a minor crisis. Stop moving. Take a deep breath. Now, take another. You’ve got time. The average quicksand pit is only a few feet deep. It’s not a hungry monster; it’s just thick pudding.
