Laird Hamilton

Wiping out is an underappreciated skill.

— Laird Hamilton

We are our own worst inhibitors

— Laird Hamilton

I ask a lot of my body.

— Laird Hamilton

Sharing is how I learn.

— Laird Hamilton

As a surfer, I always try to keep evolving.

— Laird Hamilton

We're all equal before a wave.

— Laird Hamilton

Death has influenced me. It has made me more grateful and thankful to be alive.

— Laird Hamilton

I know that if I scare myself once a day, I'm a better person.

— Laird Hamilton

I think I've had a few lives already. I know I feel sometimes that I'm maybe like a cat.

— Laird Hamilton

Recovery days are critical to my training, and that holds true for any athlete.

— Laird Hamilton

When it comes to risk, a good rule of thumb is: 'Would you do it if no one was watching?'

— Laird Hamilton

If I'm doing serious swim training, I like fins, a snorkel, and a mask.

— Laird Hamilton

I don't want to not live because of my fear of what could happen.

— Laird Hamilton

Travel's the great educator, especially for the girls. You can't put a value on it.

— Laird Hamilton

When I fly to Chile to surf or go snowboarding in Russia or some other adventure, I try to include the family…

— Laird Hamilton

I subscribe to the idea that energy perpetuates energy, and nothing makes you more tired than sleeping in or sleeping too much.

— Laird Hamilton

I do need to travel with a purpose, though. I can't go somewhere to just hang out with friends.

— Laird Hamilton

Dogs put their paws out in front of them to arch their backs when they wake up and so should we. It…

— Laird Hamilton

Almost every guy I look up to - everyone whose life is an example of how to live - is an early…

— Laird Hamilton

The first thing I do in the morning is take a hot shower to wake myself up and shake off the slumber…

— Laird Hamilton

I always start my day well rested. I usually wake up around five or six o'clock, and I'm strict about getting plenty…

— Laird Hamilton

What separates great athletes from mediocre ones isn't only talent and training - it's also how well they can handle discomfort.

— Laird Hamilton

I normally have a calorie-packed mushroom coffee for breakfast and a big lunch and dinner. But when I'm resting, I'll make a…

— Laird Hamilton

For those searching for something more than just the norm. We lay it all down, including what others call sanity, for just…

— Laird Hamilton

When I've helped out-of-shape friends get back into shape, the first thing we do is get them more accustomed to struggle. You…

— Laird Hamilton

There's a thing about discomfort. Maybe if we lived in a different universe, maybe discomfort wouldn't be so beneficial. But the universe…

— Laird Hamilton

You have an obligation as an organism living here to evolve and innovate and learn. Clothing, fitness - all part of the…

— Laird Hamilton

There isn't a sport in the world - including swimming - that doesn't involve the foot, so when we train the whole…

— Laird Hamilton

Exercising with other people, ideally those who have different strengths than you, is a natural performance enhancer. It's easy to slack off…

— Laird Hamilton

If you can look at one of these waves and you don't believe that there's something greater than we are, then you've…

— Laird Hamilton

The biggest sin in the world would be if I lost my love for the ocean.

— Laird Hamilton

Do not be afraid of death. Be afraid of the half-lived life!

— Laird Hamilton

If you just get out of your own way... It is amazing what will come to you.

— Laird Hamilton

Coming up with new ideas keeps me young and excited.

— Laird Hamilton

Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your two ears.

— Laird Hamilton

I'm sure surfing developed my poise better than any exercise could have accomplished.

— Laird Hamilton

Your body is smarter than you give it credit for.

— Laird Hamilton

California has more distractions, more activities for the kids, more driving.

— Laird Hamilton

Swimming is the root of surfing. The first board you ever have is your body.

— Laird Hamilton

Omega-3s may be the single best supplement you can take on a regular basis.

— Laird Hamilton