Shaun Tomson > Quotes

“I will never turn my back on the ocean: Passion
I will paddle around the impact zone: No short cuts
I will take the drop with commitment: Courage, focus and determination
I will never fight a rip tide: The danger of pride and egotism
I will always paddle back out: Perseverance in the face of challenges
I will watch out for other surfers after a big set: Responsibility
I will know that there will always be another wave: Optimism
I will ride and not paddle into shore: Self-esteem
I will pass on my stoke to a non-surfer: Sharing knowledge and giving back
I will catch a wave every day, even in my mind: Imagination
I will realize that all surfers are joined by one ocean: Empathy
I will honor the sport of kings: Honor and integrity”
― Shaun Tomson, Surfer's Code: Twelve Simple Lessons For Riding Through Life

“Not only did we get invited to the party that year, we took over the dance floor.”
― Shaun Tomson, The Code: The Power of 'I Will'

“Pro surfer. Sometimes you only need to hear someone say it out loud. Sometimes you only need to say it to yourself to make a dream come true.”
― Shaun Tomson, The Code: The Power of 'I Will'

“What he did know was that the only way to get from nowhere to somewhere was to believe in yourself and take a chance.”
― Shaun Tomson, The Code: The Power of 'I Will'

“The wave is so incredibly steep, breaks with such raw power, that the only way to survive is to turn your back to the wave and paddle into the face with 100 percent commitment. Any hesitation at all and the wave will smash you into the reef.”
― Shaun Tomson, The Code: The Power of 'I Will'

“Surfing also teaches quality. I will wager that it is not the number of waves that makes a session memorable for any given surfer, but that one beautiful wave that he or she waited for, picked off cleanly, and rode all the way into shore. So take the time to paddle around the impact zone. You will get in the best shape of your life.”
― Shaun Tomson, Surfer's Code: Twelve Simple Lessons For Riding Through Life

“Sometimes you only need to say it to yourself to make a dream come true.”
― Shaun Tomson, The Code: The Power of 'I Will'

“the biggest obstacle I had to overcome that day was not the aura of Pipeline, the coral reef, or the local crew. It was myself. As soon as I convinced myself that I belonged, nothing could stop me.”
― Shaun Tomson, The Code: The Power of 'I Will'

“So don’t worry if someone doesn’t have your dream listed in their little book. Go out there and write your own.”
― Shaun Tomson, The Code: The Power of "I Will"