I'm sure surfing developed my poise better than any exercise could have accomplished. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
California has more distractions, more activities for the kids, more driving. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Swimming is the root of surfing. The first board you ever have is your body. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
If you just get out of your own way... It is amazing what will come to you. — Laird Hamilton Amazing Copy Share Image
Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your two ears. — Laird Hamilton Athlete Copy Share Image
Everything we want to do in life requires discipline. And like strength, flexibility, and endurance, it can be built up over time. — Laird Hamilton Discipline Copy Share Image
I've dealt with plenty of injuries in my career, including six broken ankles and a torn ACL. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I don't eat energy bars when I'm out on the water all day. In fact, I don't need to eat anything. My… — Laird Hamilton Body Copy Share Image
There are lots of aspects of our lives we don't have control over, but we do have control over ourselves. That's one… — Laird Hamilton Control Copy Share Image
People don't think much about breathing. Of all the things we take for granted, breathing has to be number one - even… — Laird Hamilton Breathing Copy Share Image
Simple whole foods have powered our bodies for generations. You can't game the system with meal replacements, fake ingredients, or fad diets. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Fortunately, I was given an incredible foundation from my independent mother. She showed me what was possible from a strong, loving woman. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Usually, working out is about aesthetics - six-pack abs and biceps and pecs - instead of true functionality. True function has a… — Laird Hamilton Aesthetic Copy Share Image
Despite consistent morning habits, my training changes dramatically based on the season and the day of the week. My day might include… — Laird Hamilton Change Copy Share Image
For those searching for something more than just the norm. We lay it all down, including what others call sanity, for just… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
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 Discomfort Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
You have an obligation as an organism living here to evolve and innovate and learn. Clothing, fitness - all part of the… — Laird Hamilton Biology Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
There isn't a sport in the world - including swimming - that doesn't involve the foot, so when we train the whole… — Laird Hamilton Body Copy Share Image
When we work out, we think about pushing ourselves muscularly or cardiovascularly, but why not also challenge yourself neurologically? — Laird Hamilton Challenge yourself Copy Share Image
I think my nature of competitiveness is such that it's not meant to be used in sport. It's meant to be used… — Laird Hamilton Competitiveness Copy Share Image
Nobody should try to be the best at every discipline, especially not you. If you are, you're bound to plateau. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
We have a tendency to hold our breath when we're trying to balance, but that causes tension that works against you. Breathing… — Laird Hamilton Balance Copy Share Image
Whether we're trying to cut out processed foods, get fit, or lose one bad habit or another, the biggest obstacle is always… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Exercising underwater also creates tremendous benefits by challenging your body in ways you can't on dry land. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I'm the dad, the cleanup guy. I deal with the bigger messes. But I also provide more adventures and excitement. It works… — Laird Hamilton Adventure Copy Share Image
Standing on golf or lacrosse balls and rolling them through the arches is a painful but seriously effective way to warm up… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
There needs to be a reason to go, so you go deeper into whatever place you're visiting to find those unforgettable experiences. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Though I try to take a rest day once a week, I let my workload and how I'm feeling dictate my routine.… — Laird Hamilton Day Copy Share Image
If I don't get a chance to work out first thing in the morning, my whole day sort of goes awry. — Laird Hamilton Chance Copy Share Image
When I fly to Chile to surf or go snowboarding in Russia or some other adventure, I try to include the family… — Laird Hamilton Adventure Copy Share Image
I subscribe to the idea that energy perpetuates energy, and nothing makes you more tired than sleeping in or sleeping too much. — Laird Hamilton Energy Copy Share Image
Dogs put their paws out in front of them to arch their backs when they wake up and so should we. It… — Laird Hamilton Animal Copy Share Image
I do need to travel with a purpose, though. I can't go somewhere to just hang out with friends. — Laird Hamilton Friendship Copy Share Image
Almost every guy I look up to - everyone whose life is an example of how to live - is an early… — Laird Hamilton Dark Copy Share Image
