What Surfing Has Taught Me - by Guy Kawasaki
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Surfing at sixty introduced new passions and emphasized the importance of a growth mindset for learning new skills, despite initial challenges like balancing and paddling. Using appropriate equipment, such as long, wide, thick foam boards for beginners, is crucial, though expert advice can sometimes be conflicting. Most of the time in surfing is spent paddling and waiting, with actual wave riding being brief, and deciding which wave to catch is a complex process influenced by many factors. Surfing has become a family activity enjoyed by people of varying skill levels, fostering friendships, physical fitness, and personal improvement. The role of the shaper is vital for surfers, and the sport has improved and extended lives. Embracing a personal code, as inspired by Shaun Tomson, surfing teaches integrity, courage, and respect for nature, encouraging new experiences and cherishing moments with loved ones. Guy Kawasaki's reflections in his book 'Think Remarkable' and podcast episode with AJ Jacobs aim to inspire new challenges.
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