83: Laird Hamilton- How To Transform Fear and Find Your Flow

“If you can’t be true to yourself then you can’t be true to anyone”

Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Laird Hamilton, world-renowned ‘waterman’, best known as an American big-wave surfer and pioneer in the world of action water sports, talks about his feelings and thoughts during those heart-stopping seconds when he is riding a wave. He shares his technique to conquer fears and speaks honestly about his relationship with death. He also explains how coming to terms with dying makes you appreciate life a lot more and helps you live life on your own terms.

Some Questions I Ask

• What does it feel like to ride those big waves?
• How do you prepare yourself to surf these waves? How do you get yourself into the zone?
• Do you still get scared? Is the fear the same or is it different after all these years?
• Was there ever a time on your journey where you felt like giving up? What kept you going?
• How do you deal with the mundane?
• Are there any ways that you calculate risk in your life?

In This Episode You Will Learn

• How to navigate negative self-talk.
• The main reason you should listen to your instincts and not your pride.
• How to make peace with death.
• A key to developing your courage. 
• The definition of success.
• 3 practices to optimize your life.