Podcast appearances and mentions of Shaun Tomson

In this inspiring episode, former world surfing champion Shaun Tomson shares his powerful methodology for finding purpose and transforming mindset during challenging times. Tomson discusses the creation of his book,"The Surfer and the Sage," co-written with philosopher Noah benShea during COVID-19, which addresses the widespread feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and disconnection. He introduces "The Code" - a transformative 12-line exercise where each line begins with "I will" - that has helped millions worldwide shift from negative to positive mindsets. Through compelling storytelling, including the beautiful "Sacred Story Stone" legend, Tomson demonstrates how personal transformation comes not from inspirational words of others, but from writing and sharing our own words of commitment and purpose. Episode Highlights 00:00:10: Christopher Robbins introduces the Helping Families Be Happy podcast and welcomes Shaun Tomson, former world surfing champion, leadership mentor, entrepreneur, and author of "The Surfer and the Sage." 00:01:09: Tomson explains his work as an ambassador for Boys to Men mentoring and the annual 100 Wave Challenge fundraiser that guides boys through their journey to manhood. 00:01:54: Tomson shares the origin story of "The Surfer and the Sage," describing how he met co-author Noah benShea during COVID and conceived the book concept in just five minutes. 00:02:43: Tomson describes his interactive presentations where he asks audiences to text words describing how they're feeling, creating word clouds that revealed widespread stress, anxiety, depression, and disconnection even among fully employed workers at successful companies. 00:03:39: Discussion of how the book addresses the "sad mind state" and creates 18 chapters (a sacred number in Judaism) designed as journeys from darkness to light, despair to hope, and powerlessness to empowerment. 00:05:25: Tomson expresses gratitude for the book's impact across multiple sectors, from Kellogg Business School to Harvard Kennedy School to large resort groups in Mexico, demonstrating its universal appeal. 00:06:11: Christopher asks Tomson to share what he tells audiences to help them find greater purpose in turbulent times. 00:06:48: Tomson emphasizes the power of storytelling over facts and data, citing Stanford research showing stories are remembered 27 times more than data, and explains that stories serve as both mirrors and windows for people. 00:07:49: Description of Tomson's presentation structure: telling four key stories about the Code's origin, perseverance and resilience, courage and commitment, and deep emotional connectivity. 00:08:49: Tomson explains the Code writing process where everyone writes 12 lines beginning with "I will" in 12 minutes, then shares their codes with the group. 00:09:38: Discussion of how the Code reveals the two halves of life's meaning and purpose: "I'll be better" and "I'll help others be better," with participants texting lines from their codes that display positive values. 00:10:24: Tomson defines purpose as "a committed intention to realize goals that are meaningful for oneself and for the broader world." 00:11:21: Description of the transformation that occurs during presentations, with mindset shifting from 80-90% negative at the beginning to 99-100% positive by the end. 00:12:52: Discussion of how great leaders' words inspire but personal transformation requires writing one's own words, with reference to JFK's famous quote (originally from Cicero). 00:13:46: Tomson explains that the Code method is "open source" and can be used by anyone, particularly families, to bring people together around shared purpose. 00:14:18: Christopher sets up the context that the episode will air at the beginning of 2026 and asks for a story to help engage listeners in the new year. 00:14:39: Tomson introduces his mission to create a "positive wave tribe" with the simple formula: "Drop a stone, create a ripple, build the wave" 00:15:45: Tomson begins telling the Chumash legend of the Rainbow Bridge, explaining how the Chumash people lived in Santa Barbara 13,500 years ago before any Western religion developed. 00:16:48: The legend describes how the earth mother planted a magic seed on Santa Cruz Island, and people crossed a rainbow bridge to the mainland, with those who looked down being transformed into dolphins. 00:17:28: Description of Hammonds Reef and Shaa Meadow, dedicated to the Chumash people, with its memorial bearing the inscription "The sacredness of the land lies in the mind of its people." 00:18:20: Tomson shares a personal story of visiting the beach with his son Matthew, where they were the only two people present. 00:19:04: Matthew creates a sacred story circle out of cobblestones with a stick decorated with feathers and kelp, establishing a rule that whoever holds the stick tells the story while the other listens. 00:20:09: Tomson reflects on this as one of the best times he's ever had on a beach, emphasizing the deep emotional connection created and how rare such moments are in modern life dominated by cell phones. 00:21:02: Matthew reveals he kept a "sacred story stone" from the circle, explaining that all their stories are contained within it, demonstrating the concept of "speaking in spirit language." 00:21:53: Discussion of the Hawaiian concept of "mana" (life force) and how ancient Hawaiians believed it could be contained in inanimate objects. 00:23:17: Christopher thanks Tomson for the beautiful story and asks where listeners can find the Code worksheet online. 00:23:37: Tomson directs listeners to shauntomson.com where they can download the Code worksheet for free and use it with families, sports teams, business groups, or educational settings. 00:24:41: Tomson shares a testimonial from a tech company CEO who credited writing his Code seven years earlier with inspiring him to start his company, which had just reached unicorn status (billion-dollar valuation). 00:25:30: Tomson reflects on the journey that began with empowering students facing an environmental problem at Rincon surfing beach, leading to collaboration with Professor Patrick Moser and the publication of Surfer's Code. 00:26:25: Christopher concludes by thanking Familius for supporting the podcast and encouraging listeners to subscribe, leave reviews, and explore Familius books. Key Takeaways Stories are 27 times more memorable than facts and data, making storytelling essential for creating lasting impact and inspiration. The Code method - writing 12 lines beginning with "I will" - provides a simple yet powerful tool for finding and defining personal purpose that can shift mindset from negative to positive True purpose encompasses both personal growth ("I'll be better") and service to others ("I'll help others be better"), creating meaning that extends beyond ourselves. Personal transformation requires using your own words rather than relying solely on the inspirational words of others - "words of great leaders inspire us, but your own words transform." Deep emotional connectivity through practices like creating "sacred story circles" with family members combats the disconnection epidemic created by technology and modern lif. Purpose is defined as "a committed intention to realize goals that are meaningful for oneself and for the broader world." The simple formula "Drop stone, create a ripple, build the wave" encapsulates how individual actions of purpose can create collective positive change. Writing and sharing personal codes with family members creates powerful bonding experiences and helps establish shared values and commitments. Quotable Moments "Facts and data don't move people. And I have found that, that if you tell a story, it brings people close to you. And a story is both a mirror and a story is a window.""Stories are remembered 27 times more than data. So you want to get someone to remember something, tell 'em a story." "If you want to inspire people, tell them a story. But if you want people to create personal transformation, they have to use their own words." "The sacredness of the land lies in the mind of its people." "Dad, this is a sacred story circle and we're gonna sit inside the sacred story circle on the rocks and we're gonna tell each other stories. He said, there's just rule. Whoever's got a stick the story and what does the other person do? The other person just listens." "We think the cell phone is a tool of connection when often the cell phone's a tool of disconnection and we just need to turn it off." "When you spoke to your son, the Hawaiians call it speaking in spirit language." "Every line of the code is a story. Every line of the code that people write is a sacred story. Every line begins with I will. That's a promise." "Words of great leaders inspire us. You want words of transformation? Write your code, your own words, because your own words transform others inspire your own words." "Purpose. A committed intention. That's what purpose is. A committed intention to realize goals that are meaningful for oneself and for the broader world."

In today's show David and Scott share the historic and untold stories shared by PT and Shaun Tomson at Surf Expo, dive into the influential showmanship of Peter Drouyn, spill spoilers from the upcoming Stab In The Dark x Kelly Slater, review day one of Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, and survey what boards and brands sold best in 2025. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born in 1955, hailing from Durban, South Africa, Shaun Tomson won the IPS world title in 1977. He did 14 seasons on the world tour, and won 12 events, including the 1975 Pipeline Masters, in which he made giant leaps for backside tube riding. He starred in many '70s and '80s surf films, among them Free Ride, where he's seen pumping through the barrel at Backdoor and Off the Wall—an entirely new thing at the time. But Tomson's surfing was only part of the equation. He was business minded, and in the late '70s launched a clothing label, Instinct, and in 1985 a surf shop, Surfbeat, in Santa Monica. He holds a BA in Business Finance. In 1991, Australia's Surfing Life mag named him as the world's all-time best tube rider. Tomson co-produced Bustin' Down the Door, a 2008 documentary film chronicling the rise of pro surfing in the early '70s. He's the author of the best-selling Surfer's Code: 12 Simple Lessons for Riding Through Life. In this episode of Soundings, Tomson sits down with host Jamie Brisick to talk about transformative experiences in the tube, growing up in South Africa, the influence of his father, the highs and lows of his professional career, writing his book, and the passing of his son. Produced by Jonathan Shifflett. Music by PazKa (Aska Matsumiya & Paz Lenchantin). 

Legendary surfer, 1977 World Champion, and WSL co-founder Shaun Tomson joins Dave Prodan for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of professional surfing. Shaun reflects on Jordy Smith's career and potential World Title breakthrough for South Africa, the complexity of Cloudbreak vs. Teahupo'o, and the ethos of winning and losing with grace. He shares the life principles behind his Surfer's Code and Think Twice Foundation, turning 70, and his recent Lifetime Achievement Award at the SIMA Waterman's Ball. Shaun takes us back to surfing's formative years, from Bustin' Down the Door and the birth of the then-IPS Tour, to his groundbreaking tube-riding approach that ultimately delivered him a World Title. With next year marking the 50th anniversary of the World Championship Tour, Shaun reflects on the legacy, the evolution, and the future of where surfing could go from here. We round out the pod with the Lightning Round, his dream lineup with Slater and Curren, and timeless lessons from one of surfing's most influential voices. Follow Shaun here. WSL CT Fantasy is a WRAP! Congratulations to our winners:

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In today's show 1977 World Champ Shaun Tomson explains the source of his resilience, how he improved his surfing up until age 63, why connectivity will cure the plague of modern society, how attitude is your fundamental choice in life, and how surfing breeds hope and purpose. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaun Tomson was a wave-riding supernova, and in the winter of 1975-76 he lit up the sport like nobody else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Temple of Surf podcast, we welcome Claudia Lebenthal, renowned storyteller, creative director, and lifelong surf enthusiast. Claudia is the author of the brand-new book Surfer Stories, a beautiful collection of tales that capture the essence, passion, and spirit of surf culture through the voices of those who live it. In this episode, Claudia takes us behind the scenes of her creative process, sharing what inspired her to gather these incredible stories and what she learned from interviewing surfers from all walks of life. From legendary wave riders to hidden local heroes, Surfer Stories is a true celebration of the global surf community, its diversity, and the deep connection we all feel to the ocean. Tune in as we dive into the making of the book, discuss memorable interviews, and explore why storytelling is so vital to surf culture. Whether you're a dedicated surfer, a lover of the sea, or simply a fan of inspiring human stories, this episode is for you. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Claudia Lebenthal, right here on The Temple of Surf podcast.  

It could have happened anytime, anywhere. But our guest's story takes place in Santa Barbara, California from 1980 to 1983. Four short years that saw a giant leap forward in the development of West Coast surfing, design, performance and image. It was set off by a rare combination of individuals, innovation and illumination,against a backdrop of some of the best seasons of surf in two decades.  Some have called this California's Halcyon Days. But many of us may not have known about this giant leap in surfing had it not been for a modest 19 year old Texan with a slight drawl who just moved to Santa Barbara in late 1979 to attend the highly regarded Brooks Institute for photography. The Texan would go on to document a period in surfing that would go on to reverberate in the surfing world for decades.  Our Guest Jimmy Metyko, from Houston, Texas, has maintained a multi-faceted, successful career path in fields of photography, art, graphic design, fashion design, brand creation, development and marketing by the application of one simple strategy: staying ahead of the curve. And in some cases, even designing the curve. We could go on and on about his accomplishments and career both in and out of surfing but, we're here to talk about a small slice of his life. His recently released book, Shaping Surf History, by Rizzoli Publishing, is out now and it documents a very special time and place in surfing. It is the Stuff of legend and lore. He documents the rise of a quiet and unassuming surfing savant, his mentor and shaper, a sudden arrival of a world Champion and a crew of surfers that would go on to shape the future of surfing. I am of course talking about Tom Curren, Al Merrick, Shaun Tomson and the Santa Barbara surf scene. Jimmy Metyko is our guest on this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaun Tomson won a world title in 1977 and began developing his skills as a speaker on topics of personal adversity, growth, and writing your code, your best intentions, for day to day living. Needless to say, he eloquently shares thoughts on relaunching his brand from the 80's, Instinct, and how he used a $100 budget from Surfrider Foundation founder, Glenn Hening, to inspire surfers to prioritize our oceans' collective health. This and three fantastic surf stories will be sure to entertain. We and Daytona State College will be hosting Shaun on September 4th in person at the News Journal Center in Daytona Beach, along with a screening of Bustin' Down the Door with special guest, Peter Townsend. More news to come. Enjoy the chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ב-24 לאפריל 2006 הטלפון צילצל בביתו של שון טומסון בדרום אפריקה. בקצה השני של הקו מסרו לו את ההודעה המרה שהפכה את חייו ברגע אחד… רובנו מכירים את טומסון הגולש המעוטר מלא בסטייל שביחד עם חברים כמו מארק ריצ׳רדס ראביט ברת׳ולומיו ועוד, ניפץ את שער הכניסה של הגלישה התחרותית בשנות ה-70 עם הופעות בלתי נשכחות בגלים הכי אימתניים בהוואי.  תמונות ורגעים שעיטרו ואולי עדיין מעטרים כמה קירות של חובבי גלישה בארץ. אבל הרבה לא מכירים את החיים שלו מאותו טלפון מטלטל שהוריד אותו לתהום עמוקה של יגון ממנו אפשר לצאת רק עם החלטה שהחיים חשובים יותר מהכל!  מאז, שון עובר ממקום למקום מלמד קהילות שלמות להתמודד עם משברים, לראות את הטוב, להשתפר ולצאת מחוזקים ממצבים שרבים יכולים פשוט לוותר ולצלול. עכשיו הוא הגיע לארץ (אחרי שהיה פה כבר כמה פעמים) כדי להראות תמיכה בלתי מסוייגת בישראל, להיפגש עם משפחות חטופים, ועוד קהילות שה-7 לאוקטובר היכה בהן בצורה כזו או אחרת. שון מכוון אותם לראות את האור.  הפרק הכי מרגש שיצא לנו להקליט במדקאסט! שון טומסון - א ג ד ה !

This episode features an interview with Shaun Tomson, Montecito resident, world champion surfer, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and environmentalist. We discuss Shaun's fascinating life journey, from his origins in South Africa to his career transitions.  Shaun's unique story of purchasing his Montecito home after a chance encounter, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and being open to unexpected possibilities. Throughout the conversation, Shaun speaks about the significance of purpose, commitment, and hope in shaping one's life. Shaun has developed a 12-line code of commitments, reflecting on his experiences speaking to diverse audiences, from schools to corporations, and how this simple exercise can empower and motivate individuals to live with intent and purpose. Scott Williams Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Scott@ScottWilliams.com (805)451-9300 DRE# 00628741

In today's show Chas and David discuss the great many break-ups in surfing this past week, RVCA splits with their entire team, JJF hints at a potential departure from the WSL (just as his brand sponsors the Pipe Pro), Keala excoriates the WSL's, and Saffa's Shaun Tomson and Ricky Basnett break ties in a very visceral and public fashion. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest today is Chris Shiflett. Although perhaps best known as a lead guitarist with the Foo Fighters, his also an accomplished solo artist and a surfer. Chris just released his latest album, Lost At Sea and is heading to Australia for a bunch of sold-out solo shows later in the year in conjunction with a tour for the Foo Fighters. In the following conversation, we talked about Chris's musical influences, playing Wembley Stadium in front of 170,000 people and how surfing factors into his life. Stay tuned in for Chris's interesting advice on how to improve your guitar playing. From November 15 we also kick off our tour of the iconic film free ride featuring Mark Richards, Shaun Tomson, and Rabbit Bartholomew, all of whom are coming out to Australia for the tour to be part of a live Q&A. There are still plenty tickets available for the tour, which is sponsored by Better Beer, click the link below to get involved.https://tracksmag.com.au/free-ride-film-tourSubscribe to Tracks and receive a tactile tome of surfing treasures delivered to your doorstep. https://tracksmag.com.au/subscriptions Check out our range of apparel, photo prints and classic covers at the Tracks Mag Store. https://tracksmag.com.au/store Go to https://tracksshacks.com.au/ to view an accomodation platform custom made for surfers.

Set aside some time for this doozy of an episode! It could have happened anytime, anywhere. But our guest's story takes place in Santa Barbara, California from 1980 to 1983. Four short years thatsaw a giant leap forward in the development of West Coast surfing, design, performance and image. It was set off by a rare combination of individuals, innovation and illumination,against a backdrop of some of the best seasons of surf in two decades. Some have called this California's Halcyon Days.Our Guest Jimmy Metyko, from Houston, Texas, has maintained a multi-faceted, successful career path in fields of photography, art, graphic design, fashion design, brand creation, development and marketing by the application of one simple strategy: staying ahead of the curve. And in some cases, even designing the curve.His recently released book, Shaping Surf History, by Rizzoli Publishing, is out now and it documents a very special time and place in surfing. It is the Stuff of legend and lore. He documents the rise of a quiet and unassuming surfing savant, his mentor and shaper, a sudden arrival of a world Champion and a crew of surfers that would go on to shape the future of surfing. I am of course talking about Tom Curren, Al Merrick, Shaun Tomson and the Santa Barbara surf scene. Jimmy Metyko is our guest on this episode. For more information on JImmy Metyko's work you can go to https://www.jimmymetykodesign.com orfollow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jimmymetyko.gallery/To find out where you can puchase Shaping Surf HIstory you can go to: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847873562 The Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.com Music: Artis: Crosb, Stills, Nash and YoungSong: Long May You RunAlbum: Long May You Run

World Surfing Champion Shaun Tomson is recognized as one of the 10 greatest surfers of all time. His new book centers on overcoming life's obstacle drawing on the pain of losing a child and the strengths he acquired becoming a sports leader. The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves. We discuss the Code Method, which stems from his decade of surfing experience and is a simple system to find purpose in everyday life. The Code is based on using the power of one's own will to defend against the rigors of life and calls for individuals to devise 12 life-affirming commitments for themselves to follow for a successful life path. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

World Surfing Champion Shaun Tomson is recognized as one of the 10 greatest surfers of all time. His new book centers on overcoming life's obstacle drawing on the pain of losing a child and the strengths he acquired becoming a sports leader. The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves. We discuss the Code Method, which stems from his decade of surfing experience and is a simple system to find purpose in everyday life. The Code is based on using the power of one's own will to defend against the rigors of life and calls for individuals to devise 12 life-affirming commitments for themselves to follow for a successful life path. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

In today's show David and Chas assess the unspeakable devastation on Maui, find the footage of Ethan Ewing's back-breaking wipe out at Teahupo'o, Conner Coffin reveal's ELO's role in his decision to retire, Christian Fletcher publicly flogs Shaun Tomson, and Rochelle Ballard plays supreme enforcer in an all-female cast 'Pros In The Wild'. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, The New P&L speaks to the phenomenal Shaun Tomson - South African professional surfer, 1977 world surfing champion and ranked as one of the top 10 surfers of the 20th century. Shaun's also an environmentalist, actor, global keynote speaker and businessman and the best selling author of The Surfer's Code, The Surfer & The Sage and The Code: the power of 'I Will'. For the past three decades since retiring from the World Professional surfing circuit in the early 1990s, Shaun has traveled the world, sharing his academically-tested leadership methodology with business leaders, employees, schools, universities, charities and prisons, using purpose as the foundation to engage, inspire, and drive higher performance and teams and businesses. Our conversation with Shaun includes: - A discussion on Shaun's professional surfing career - What is behind Shaun's famous quote 'time is expanded inside the tube' - What defines a brand with a purpose - Shaun's five elements of purpose - Why purpose-led companies perform better - How a business culture is a collection of communities and subcultures - The Surfers Code exercise and the 12 commitments of the Code - The importance of having a Code Card - How to ensure the Code remains relevant to you - The two most critical 'Codes' - The theory of 'Flow' for optimum human functioning and flourishing - How to use Flow in business - Have we lost our ability to trust our instinct - Why resilience and perseverance are not interchangeable - Redefining one's purpose - Shaun's time working with Patagonia and what it taught him - Shaun discusses the tragic loss of his son and how this dramatically changed his perspective on purpose - Shaun's cites a 'scared script' from his home town To learn more about what Shaun does, go to: www.shauntomson.com To learn more about The New P&L's new ‘Transactional to Transformational Leader' programme and Mindset & Momentum Micro-courses, go to: https://www.principlesandleadership.com/transformational-leadership-programme https://www.principlesandleadership.com/mindset-momentum-micro-workshops If you'd like to join The New P&L movement for more principled leadership and more purpose-led business and keep up to date with all our latest news, go to www.principlesandleadership.com and subscribe. LinkedIn page: Principlesandleadership Web: www.principlesandleadership.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/principlesandleadership/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/principlesandleadership/support

On today's episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy" podcast, host Adina Oberman, talks to Shaun Thompson. He is a former world surfing champion and has been described as one of the greatest and most influential surfers of all time. Shaun is also a world-renowned leadership, mentor, entrepreneur, environmentalist and best-selling author. He's the co-author of the current best seller - The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves. Today they are going to talk about their Jewish identities and give listeners a greater appreciation and understanding for Jewish history and life. Episode Highlights: 02:11: Shaun explains why May is Jewish Heritage Month and what his role is and how does he identify faith. 02:28 Shaun shares how Judaism plays a big part in his life. 04:47: Shaun explains what Shema Yisrael is. It is about oneness and about identifying and shouting out your faith.   05:31: While talking about the oneness of a relationship Shaun says even though we might worship differently, we will have the humanity to believe and to understand that there is an entity that is all powerful.  09:05: There are many ways to find hope again, but your faith in your religion is a helpful path.  09:45: Every single somewhere in the world, you have the arch, which is the repository for the sacred scroll for the Torah. 11:03: Shaun shares about his life's ordeal and how he has given up surfing. 13:54: Adina talks about the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, which means to repair the world. 15:33: Break out a sheet of paper and put a timer on for 15 minutes and mark 12 lines every line, beginning with our will. This is a way to find your purpose. 16:53: When you put our will in front of something, it's not like "I will" is about the future. It's about creating change. 17:50: People have this realization that we are not on this single-minded pursuit for success and wealth, we want to help other people too. 20:32: Finding a way back to faith in God and faith in themselves is something that you are doing through the work that you do. 21:13: As per Adina, in your work and in your life. Mensch is definitely a great compliment. 22:56: Shaun shares how they reconnect as a family and this notion of connecting means it's unbelievably important. 23:55: Every line begins with our well-open-source code. Anyone can use it. It's 15 minutes, then you stand up, and you read your code to the assembled group, whether it's your family, friends, or colleagues. 3 Key Highlights Known also as the Five Books of Moses, the Torah is one of the three main divisions of the Hebrew Bible and also the most sacred, for according to tradition, it was written down by Moses at divine dictation. Shaun shares how he had given up surfing and what motivated him to restart it again. As per Shaun, there is a lot of common sense in many religions, and we are much more connected than we think. Tweetable Quotes "No matter what religion you are, prayers are dialogue that you have with your God, and it's really, you know, when things go sideways, things get bad, know that that pray can help you." - Shaun Thompson "Your identity and your faith really impact your outlook on life and how you live your life in the world." - Shaun Thompson "People are really beautiful words of commitment. They find the best vision of themselves, and they express that and commit to that." - Shaun Thompson "We are looking forward. So that's 1/2 of the meaning and purpose of life is we are even better at the other half that." - Shaun Thompson "Mensch is someone who's good. When someone calls you a Mensch, that's about the greatest compliment that you can receive." - Adina Resources Mentioned Helping Families Be Happy Podcast Apple Podcast Editing Familius.com

Our guest this week is an ICON and LEGEND in the Sport of Surfing. He is one of the mostinfluential Surfers and regarded as one of the 10 greatest Surfers of all time. He was an integralpart of the “Free Ride” Generation along with Wayne “RABBIT” Bartholomew, Mark “MR”Richards, Ian “KANGA” Cairns, and Peter “THE MATE” Townend, as the First Serious ProfessionalSurfers which helped lay-out the blueprint for Professional Surfing as we know it today. He hadan impressive Surfing Career with 19 major professional wins. He founded, managed, and sold 2multi-million-dollar brands, Instinct and Solitude. He is also an Author, Motivational Speaker,and ambassador for Surfrider Foundation. We welcome the 1977 World Champion Shaun “THE PRAWN“ Tomson!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy" podcast, host Christopher Robbins, co-founder of Familius publishing, husband, father of nine, author, fisherman, backpacker, and aspirational musician based in the Central Valley of California, talks to Shaun Tomson.   Episode Highlights 01:49: Shaun talks about his book and the 18 chapter that it contains. They are based on the duality of what he experiences in life and how to move from the negative to the positive. 03:18: There is a synthesis between religion and kind of a secular perspective in terms of it's a foundation on which we build our lives and foundation on which we build our world. 04:51: As per Shaun it is faith that keeps us in the direction of where we want to go.  06:09: Life that bends inside us, gives us hope, meaning, reason and optimism. 08:55: Shaun shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son and how he coped with the grief. 10:40: Look for help from friends, rekindle those relationships, look from help for professional people and religious people and look for science and helping nature just work in nature. 11:32: Christopher had many conversations with psychologist authors and it's a common denominator that they say that those people with whom they are counseling and working with those who can accept the reality of where they are right now are able to move forward and those who cannot accept it, they continue to stay in place. 13:05: You put more pressure on yourself and eventually you get caught in this despair and anxiety and you just stop spinning downwards and it's not dissimilar when you can't accept reality and you get caught in this cycle of conjecture, you get open cycle. 16:16: Help others find the beauty in the world, find the signs that God exists and loves, and then things will continue. 3 Key Points Shaun explains how we come from different religions, but underneath we are the same in terms of how we relate to that one God or to that energy that we believe controls the world and is responsible for the world staying on its exes. There is a very powerful and inspirational story in the book about how Shaun lost and then regained his faith. Shaun explains how forgiveness is essential to cope with one's grief. Tweetable Quotes "It's a book of perspective, not prescription." - Shaun  "I can think about faith from a religious point of view, also can think of it from a secular point of view." – Christopher "I think back to my athletic days as a competitor, and it's not really aligned with grief. It is aligned with what can happen when you are an athlete." – Christopher "Whatever your sport may be, do that and then help others, whatever that might be mentoring, teaching and doing with our projects, getting involved with the NGO that might do something, and do you create inspirational project that is in memory of the of the person you lost." - Shaun Resources Mentioned Helping Families be Happy Podcast Apple Podcast Editing

This week, host Mike Sarraille sits down with former world champion surfer and bestselling author Shaun Tomson. A native of South Africa, Tomson spent 14 years touring the world as a professional athlete, appeared in more than 40 surfing videos, and starred in the movie In God's Hands. Learn more: ·       Mike Sarraille: https://www.mikesarraille.com ·       The Everyday Warrior: https://www.theeverydaywarrior.com ·       ATTA: https://liveatta.com ·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_everydaywarrior ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mr.sarraille ·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/MJSarraille Additional resources: ·       Privacy Policy: https://art19.com/privacy ·       California Privacy Notice: https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info

The Annapolis Film Festival opens on Thursday, March 23rd and will run through March 26th, featuring more than 70 films, panels, coffee chats, and parties throughout Annapolis. We had the opportunity to hop on the phone with Josh Greene, the director for his film that will be screening at the festival-- Waves Apart. Waves Apart | March 26, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Maryland Hall (Main) After moving from his Jewish community in Chicago to the small surf town of San Clemente in middle school, Josh Greene became one of the only Jewish kids in his entire town. Josh was bullied and ridiculed for his Jewish heritage, so he decided to find solace in the coolest possible thing he could do as a twelve-year-old San Clemente boy: he took up surfing. Fast forward ten years, and Josh is now an avid surfer. However, Josh was never quite able to leave his Jewish roots behind as new hate groups continue to rise in the United States, with antisemitic rallies happening in his own Southern California backyard. After finding swastikas carved into surfboards at a surf museum, Josh looks back at the sport that once allowed him to fit in. He uncovers California's long, strange history with anti-semitism and how the world's oldest form of hatred has found a home in surfing. By speaking with historians, journalists, and pro surfing legends, like Shaun Tomson and Izzy Paskowitz, Josh personally confronts the hidden underbelly of surfing before discovering new signs of light and community that can help combat the darkness of the sport. Have a listen! Tickets and passes are on sale now for the 11th Annual Annapolis Film Festival.

In this episode of the Unmiss podcast, we welcome special guest Shaun Tomson, a world-champion surfer, best-selling author, and inspirational speaker. Throughout the episode, Shaun shares insights and tips on activating purpose and hope for a better life, drawing from his experiences and perspectives. Some of the topics covered in this episode include: – The…

In today's episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy" podcast, host Christopher Robbins, co-founder of Familius publishing, husband, father of nine, author, fisherman, backpacker, and aspirational musician based in the Central Valley of California, talks to Shaun Tomson. Shaun is a former world surfing champion and has been described as one of the greatest and most influential surfers of all time. He is an inductee in the US Jewish and South African sports halls of fame. Today they are going to talk about despair and hope from his most recent book - The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves.   Episode Highlights 02.20: The book is a way to help people to move from a place of darkness to light to move from despair to hope to move to be anxious to calm, says Shaun. 03.07: Shaun's father, was an Olympic hopeful from South Africa in the 1948 Olympics and he had a tragic accident while surfing off the coast. Shaun shares his father's story and how that changed the course of his life and helped him understand the duality of despair and hope.  05.04: Shaun's earliest memory of his dad was taking him to swim and surf. He had taught him how to surf and swim about 100 yards away from where he had this terrible attack that destroyed his swimming career. 06.46: Shaun shares how his father loved to help young athletes. He took joy in helping people. 10.40: There are a number of ways you can get through grief, darkness, and despair, says Shaun.  10.50: Connecting with nature, reconnecting with your faith and helping others are some of the ways to recover from grief or loss. 13.20: A little gesture of kindness, you never know how it can be given at the right moment for someone that really, really, really needs it, says Shaun.  16.50: Christopher shares how we can get through trouble. He says it is when we forget ourselves and we go, and we are in the service of other people. 3 Key Points Shaun shares how his father positively impacted so many lives, hundreds and hundreds of lives on the beach in South Africa, helping young people realize their dreams.  Shaun narrates how he won the biggest swimming contest in the world. Christopher and Shaun discuss how helping people can actually help you in return. Tweetable Quotes "I think my dad was this wonderful example to me as a young boy of just being optimistic and hopeful and not dwelling on the negative." – Shaun "My dad never dwelled on the shark attack. He wasn't a depressed guy. He was always upbeat. He was always optimistic." – Shaun "We create hope by also creating working to create hope and other people." - Christopher   Resources Mentioned Helping Families be Happy Podcast Apple Familius Instagram Twitter Facebook Shaun Tomson LinkedIn  Podcast Editing

As we kick off the new year, we wanted to look back at our biggest areas of learning from last year. So this episode serves as a great companion piece to our year-end recap from a couple of weeks ago, but the focus here is on the personal impact that specific guests, ideas, and topics had on each of our lives. We cover ICAPM thinking, the nature of money, financial literacy, setting financial goals, the history of index funds, and more. For the second half of the show, we are joined by the amazing Shaun Tomson, former world surfing champion, author, and renowned speaker. Shaun is here to talk a bit about his latest book, co-authored with Noah benShea, entitled The Surfer and the Sage. We get to hear about Shaun's belief in the power of words, the specific conditions that can enforce this power, the lessons he has taken from a life in the ocean, and how the tragedy of losing his son influenced his life's trajectory. Join us to catch it all.   Key Points From This Episode:   Differentiating between the CAPM and ICAPM theories. (0:08:02) Long-run risks in stocks and bonds; demystifying safety claims.  (0:14:46) Further illumination on the concept of money and how to think about it. (0:24:27) Learnings around the empirical side of financial literacy. (0:31:00) Improved setting of financial goals and common mistakes that many of us make. (0:32:24) Filling in the gaps in an understanding of the history of index funds. (0:35:57) A one-minute recap of our episode with Allison Schrager from last year. (0:37:47) A quick review of Shaun Tomson's book, The Surfer and the Sage. (0:39:38) Shaun explains the significance of the wave as a metaphor. (0:43:28) The tragic passing of Shaun's son in 2006 and how this redirected his life's purpose. (0:45:10) Shaun explains his CODE method for transformation. (0:49:35) The significance of the structure of the book and the motivation behind it. (0:56:38) Unpacking the importance of purpose when making financial decisions. (0:59:40) Shaun's tactical recommendations; resilience, hope, optimism, and discipline. (1:05:44) Upcoming book recommendations for our 23 in 23 Reading Challenge. (1:19:22)   Participate in our 23 in 23 Reading Challenge: 23 in 23 Reading Challenge — https://rationalreminder.ca/23in23 23 in 23 Reading Challenge on Beanstalk — https://pwlcapital.beanstack.org/   Participate in our Community Discussion about this Episode: https://community.rationalreminder.ca/t/episode-235-top-learnings-from-2022-plus-23-in-23-special-guest-shaun-tomson-discussion-thread/21332    Books From Today's Episode: The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves — https://amzn.to/3GytVJV The Code: The of Power of "I Will" — https://amzn.to/3ZEMUvg Surfer's Code: 12 Simple Lessons for Riding Through Life — https://amzn.to/3VZIcFb   Links From Today's Episode: Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Shop Merch — https://shop.rationalreminder.ca/ Join the Community — https://community.rationalreminder.ca/ Follow us on Twitter — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Follow us on Instagram — @rationalreminder Benjamin on Twitter — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Cameron on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Shaun Tomson on Twitter — https://twitter.com/shauntomson Shaun Tomson on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/shauntomson/ Shaun Tomson on Linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-tomson-42a57213/ Shaun Tomson — https://shauntomson.com/ Shaun Tomson's I Will Form — https://buzzy.buzz/kiosk/3676e3c13ae389a80dd5774d 'The Code Method for Families' — https://shauntomson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CODE-METHOD-FOR-FAMILIES.pdf ‘The Surfer and the Sage: Trailer' — https://www.dropbox.com/s/wn0q3r0gf006tl6/TrailerUSETHISONE.mp4?dl=0 'Generating Objectives: Can Decision Makers Articulate What They Want?' — https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/abs/10.1287/mnsc.1070.0754?journalCode=mnsc 'Eyes on the Prize: The Preference to Invest Resources in Goals Over Means' — https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/documents/areas/fac/marketing/Shaddy/investing_goals.pdf 'Counteracting obstacles with optimistic predictions' — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20121310/ 'Immediate Rewards Predict Adherence to Long-Term Goals' — https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0146167216676480 'Stocks for the Long Run? Sometimes Yes. Sometimes No.' — https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3805927  

Do you focus on the positive or the negative?  Do you live in joy or fear?  Do you paddle in after a wipeout or paddle back out?  Do you take every good wave in life that comes your way or do share it with others?    Nobody can free you, until you, free yourself. And Shaun Tomson's book, “The Surfer and The Sage” is just that book.    Many of you need to freed from a wrong mindset and your outlook on life. There's a positive force heading your way, so I encourage you to by “The Surfer and The Sage” because the next wave in your life, is made just for you.   Shaun Tomson is a former World Surfing Champion and has been described as one of the greatest and most influential surfers of all time. He is an inductee in the US, Jewish, and South African Sports Halls of Fame.    Shaun is also a world-renowned leadership mentor, entrepreneur, environmentalist, and best-selling author.    Today, he is here to discuss his book, “The Surfer and The Sage.” A book that will literally change your life for the better. 

Do you focus on the positive or the negative?  Do you live in joy or fear?  Do you paddle in after a wipeout or paddle back out?  Do you take every good wave in life that comes your way or do share it with others?    Nobody can free you, until you, free yourself. And Shaun Tomson's book, “The Surfer and The Sage” is just that book.    Many of you need to freed from a wrong mindset and your outlook on life. There's a positive force heading your way, so I encourage you to by “The Surfer and The Sage” because the next wave in your life, is made just for you.   Shaun Tomson is a former World Surfing Champion and has been described as one of the greatest and most influential surfers of all time. He is an inductee in the US, Jewish, and South African Sports Halls of Fame.    Shaun is also a world-renowned leadership mentor, entrepreneur, environmentalist, and best-selling author.    Today, he is here to discuss his book, “The Surfer and The Sage.” A book that will literally change your life for the better. 

Are you being knocked down by the waves of life and sometimes feel like your drowning? Tune in Tuesday, December 13th at 3pm PST/ 6pm EST for an inspiring discussion with Shaun Tomson on his new #book The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Shaun Tomson is a World Surfing Champion, an inductee in the Jewish and South African Sports Hall of Fame, the US Surfing Hall of Fame, and has been described as one of the greatest surfers of all time and one of the most influential surfers of the century (Surfer Magazine 1999). Shaun is a past board member and ambassador for Surfrider Foundation, the world's largest environmental group dedicated to protecting the world's oceans, waves and beaches and he received the SIMA Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2002. He is a past board member of Santa Barbara Boys and Girls club and is an ambassador for Boys to Men, a youth mentoring organization. Shaun is a Business Administration and Finance graduate from the University of Natal and has a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University. https://shauntomson.com/ For more show information visit:www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #healing #MariannePestana #author #authorinterview #nonfiction #kmet1490am #consciousness #selfhelp #surfer #surfing #prosurfer #shauntomson #thesurferandthesage #surfrider #connection #community

#177 O Boia 177, oferecido pela https://surfliving.pt/ é uma refeição completa, daquela de encher a pança, digo, ideias, sentidos, a capacidade de desenhar cenários, situações e experiências a partir da prosa que viaja pelo tempo e espaço. Júlio Adler, João Valente e Bruno Bocayuva atacaram a lista final do CS e seus personagens mais brilhantes, inusitados e o desfile de John Florence na frente do Ali'i Beach Park. Revisitamos o marcante ano de 77, temporada da estreia do sistema homem a homem no Tour, temperadas com a participação do Daniel Friedman (que lá estava, competindo!), do título mundial de Shaun Tomson e o impacto do clássico cinemático, Free Ride. A trilha sonora também celebra 77, com Iggy Pop e The Passenger abrindo e Suicide, Cheree, fechando. De sobremesa, Tito Rosemberg revela mais uma memória especial, voltando para o Califórnia dos anos 70. Boia é mesa farta. Aproveitem e voltem sempre. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boia/message

One might be able to ride a wave of the ocean with ease, but the wave of "life" will test one's true character. Shaun Tomson, pro surfer, entrepreneur, and the man that wants to help you find your purpose, shares with Josh how he's overcome extreme hardships and more importantly, how he has found his purpose through them. Get ready for one of the most genuine conversations you've ever heard!

Heartland's Tim Benson is joined by all-time surf god Shaun Tomson to discuss his new book with Noah benShea, “The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves.” They chat about purpose, loss, hope, faith, the importance of doing nothing, what lessons surfing has to give about living a fulfilling life, and the power of “I Will.” Tim also tries to not geek out and ask too many surf fanboy questions about Pipeline.Get the book here:  https://www.familius.com/book/the-surfer-and-the-sage/

Keen to find your purpose? Growing a business can be tough. And with all the uncertainty in the world, you'd be excused for feeling a little negative at times. If you're looking for a super effective way to create positive change in your life, and your employees' lives, then you're going to love what world surfing champion Shaun Tomson has to share. It's time to paddle out into big surf on episode 613 of The (13 year-old, award-winning) Small Business Big Marketing podcast.A little more about The Code's Shaun Tomson … Shaun Tomson has an impressive CV. He's a world surfing champion, an inductee in the Jewish and South African Sport's Hall of Fame, the US Surfing Hall of Fame, and Surfer Magazine described him as one of the greatest surfers of all time and one of the most influential surfers of the 20th century. Shaun is a past board member and ambassador for Surfrider Foundation, the world's largest environmental group dedicated to protecting the world's oceans. He started, managed and sold two multi-million dollar clothing brands – Instinct and Solitude (co-founded with his wife Carla). He's worked alongside Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard.  He is the author of the best-selling books The Surfer's Code: 12 Lessons for riding through life and The Code: The Power of I Will, and most recently The Sage and the Surfer. In his books and from stages around the world, Shaun talks about the influence of positivity on success in life and business, based on his own experiences of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, in and out of the surf. So, if you're wanting a little reset (especially post all the COVID madness), if you want a little nudge in helping you get back to what you truly stand for in business and in life, then you'll love what Shaun has to share as we go deep on how to write your own life's code, how to be mission-driven, the power of ‘Yes!' in business and how to hustle. Shaun is a great hustler! BTW, Shaun has lived quite the life and we do touch on a topic or two that may trigger for some of you. So remember, please talk to someone if you're feeling low, or you can always call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14.   Here's Shaun sharing how we came to meet! Resources mentioned in this episode of your favorite marketing podcast Write your own personal code on Shaun's website Interview with Canva founder Melanie Perkins Shaun's surfing movie ... Bustin' Down The Door Services every business owner needs that Timbo recommends How to generate organic traffic to your website(without spending anything on advertising) High converting website designers(They built this website - take this simple quiz and see where yours needs improving) DIY SEO training - The most cost-effective way to get on page 1 of Google(20% off with discount code Timbo20) Proven customer attraction strategy(and ridiculously cheap)    Businesses that made this podcast possible (please support them) DELL Technologies - Small business solutions Studio 1 Design - High converting website designers Fun Escapes - Proven customer attraction ideas Hawk Academy - DIY SEO training (discount code Timbo20 for 20% off)   Thanks for tuning in. May your marketing be the best marketing. Timbo Reid0480 015 150See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gerry Lopez, Mr. Pipeline one of the greatest surfers and surfboard shapers of all time joins us on the show for our 100th Episode. Gerry grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii and would go to Waikiki Beach with his family at a young age. He honed his surfing skills at Ala Moana bowl winning state and national surfing titles. Gerry is a pioneer at Pipeline and multiple Pipeline Master winner. His calmness under pressure and ability to surf waves that can kill you is linked to his yoga practice on land. Tune in as we talk story about Gerry's involvement in the shortboard revolution, starting his surfboard company Lightning Bolt, the birth of pro surfing, being one of the first surfers to visit Bali and G Land, snowboarding in Oregon, the Ying and Yang Documentary and so much more! We sat down to record this episode in Ericiera, Portugal after the European Premiere documentary on his life, 'The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez' directed by Stacy Peralta. Special thanks to all the people involved in making this 100th episode of the Rad Season Show:Patagonia, Powell Peralta Archives, Zucalli Media, Mind Act, Susana Metzger, Henrique Escopelli, Fernanda Zandavalli, Hotel Vila Gale, EriceiraYou can follow what Gerry is up to on Instagram at gerrylopezsurfboardsLike what you hear?  Please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference.The Rad Season Action Sports Podcast come out across all podcast players with a new episode every Monday.For show notes and past guests, please visit: radseason Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Stacy Peralta, Ian 'Kanga' Cairns, Shaun Tomson, Pat O'Connell, Chris Burkard, Selema Masekela. Contact Rad Season On our website radseason.com On Instagram at radseason and olirussellcowan On LinkedIn at olirussellcowan Email us at info@radseason.com Thanks for listening & keep it rad!

Former World Champion Surfer Shaun Tomson joins Robert in the latest Twelve by Twenty to discuss his method of boiling down life's core values, the books he's subsequently written, and finding purpose through his Code. Join Shaun and Robert in this inspirational conversation on life, family, and more.

Shaun Tomson is a world champion surfer who is on most lists of The Top 10 Greatest Surfers of All Time. Shaun is a native of South Africa who has won surfing championships across the world. Shaun's new book The Surfer and the Sage:  A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves was co-written with Poet-Philosopher Noah benShea, employs surfing as a metaphor to analyze 18 “breaking waves” of life, including loss, depression, aging and relationship changes.    www.shauntomson.com  https://twitter.com/shauntomson   Jumpstart Your Life Without Alcohol in 10 Days!    Download my FREE guide and I'll show you my quick and easy 3 step process to help jumpstart your life without alcohol in 10 days! https://www.thatsoberguy.com/10-day-jumpstart   Join Us in That Sober Guy Men's Locals Group and connect with over 500 men living free from alcohol at  https://www.thatsoberguy.com/mens-group   Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit Drinking Dude Challenge!    You'll get 30 Podcasts in 30 days plus exercises, community and accountability to help keep you free from alcohol for 30 days or more!    For more information  on 'Quit Drinking Dude; The Ultimate Mens Guide to Quit Drinking Alcohol and Stay Sober for 30 Days or More' go to: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days   Follow us on Instagram @ThatSoberGuyPodcast   For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com   Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking   Contact Us: https://www.thatsoberguy.com/contactus   For professional assistance go to https://www.promises.com/soberguy/ or you can call 1-888-205-1890   For more information or to order a case of NOCCO go to https://nocco.com/us/ and pick up your favorite No Carbs Company drink today    Music - Going Late courtesy of Humans & Haven Sounds Inc.   Need a Meeting? https://www.thatsoberguy.com/meetings   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)  

1977 Surfing World champ and best selling author Shaun Tomson. Shaun talks about how lessons learnt from surfing can be applied to any of life's situations. Shaun's tenacious optimism and wisdom is infectious and profound. We also discuss his ever evolving relationship to the ocean and surfing, the depth and power of the word Stoke, what great surfers all have in common, plus much more.Shaun's website:https://shauntomson.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shauntomson/?hl=enThe Surfer and the Sage:https://www.amazon.com/Surfer-Sage-Guide-Survive-Lifes/dp/1641706554

1977 Surfing World champ and best selling author Shaun Tomson. Shaun talks about how lessons learnt from surfing can be applied to any of life's situations. Shaun's tenacious optimism and wisdom is infectious and profound. We also discuss his ever evolving relationship to the ocean and surfing, the depth and power of the word Stoke, what great surfers all have in common, plus much more.Shaun's website:https://shauntomson.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shauntomson/?hl=enThe Surfer and the Sage:https://www.amazon.com/Surfer-Sage-Guide-Survive-Lifes/dp/1641706554

Consumer Confidential – Vicky Nguyen has your August deals and what you should be buying. Plus it's Motivational Monday, and surfing champion Shaun Tomson shares how we can transform our lives and find a renewed purpose. And, clever kid-friendly products created by moms to help busy parents.

Shaun Tomson is a South African professional surfer and former world champion, environmentalist, actor, author, and businessman. He has been listed among the top 10 surfers of the century, and was the 1977 World Surfing Champion.He is the author of the best-selling books “Surfer's Code” and “The Code: The Power of “I Will“, and the writer and producer of the award-winning documentary film Bustin' Down the Door. Shaun is a Business Administration and Finance graduate from the University of Natal and has a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University. He is a World Surfing Champion, an inductee in the Jewish and South African Sports Hall of Fame, the US Surfing Hall of Fame, and has been described as one of the greatest surfers of all time and one of the most influential surfers of the century (Surfer Magazine 1999). Get in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.zahttps://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogulwww.alexmacphail.co.za

Would you buy a shotgun to defend your career? How could facing death help you be stronger in other areas of your life? And how do you know when it's time to bend and when it's time to stand firm? Author and surfing legend Shaun Tomson discusses winning, surviving horrendous loss, and how you can make sure you're not one of the million people who will die this year because of bad choices. In this interview: Shaun and his shotgun on the North Shore of Oahu Preparing to die for what he loved Facing death and never giving up And Dealing with the loss of his 15 year old son Accepting the brutal reality instead of living in fantasy How to write your own life code Plus Lessons learned after being sucker punched Battling a scarcity mindset Building courage and optimism https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/2022/07/shaun-tomson-life You don't have to settle. Click here to learn the same mindset principles that Tripp Lanier uses with his coaching clients — including Navy SEALs, executives, and entrepreneurs. The Daily Toolkit is available for immediate download. https://thenewmanpodcast.com Most men will let fear get the best of them. This book is not for most men. This Book Will Make You Dangerous is a swift kick in the ass that will make you laugh out loud. It's a practical guide to play for what we truly want, to get over ourselves, and have a ton of fun along the way. This Book Will Make You Dangerous is now available at DangerousBookstore.com. http://dangerousbookstore.com

Today we sit down and talk with Wes Laine Sr. coming to us from his home in Virginia Beach.  Wes tells us about how his Dad and Brother got him into surfing.  Wes lets us know about the 80s in Hawaii and how you stayed in line or you would be tuned up by a local.  We talk competitive surfing then and now. He says how lucky he was to be able to surf alongside the era he looked up to the most, guys like MR, Wayne Bartholomew, & Shaun Tomson.   And did Wes excel in small waves even though he is 6'4"?  Find out! Check out Wes Laine Surf Camp. @weslainesurfcampSupport the show

1977 World Champion, author, and speaker Shaun Tomson joins the pod to talk about the power of surfing. He tells the story of his own 16-year career on the Championship Tour, the early days of pro surfing, his World Title season, and the moment he decided to pursue surfing as a career. He breaks down the upcoming Corona Open J-Bay, lists his favorite surfers ever at Jeffreys Bay, recalls how Filipe Toledo reimagined how to surf the wave with his iconic 10-point ride there, and reveals how there's nowhere to hide on the perfect pointbreak and how it can expose your inadequacies as a surfer. He discusses his life before and after surfing, his first family surf trip to J-Bay, his father's commitment to growing the sport, why he moved to Santa Barbara, California, and his decades-long love affair with Rincon and its point breaks. Finally, Shaun talks about creating The Code method, writing books to inspire people, his career as a speaker, working with others to find purpose and overcome loss, and the life-changing impact surfing can have.  Learn more about Shaun here and follow him here.  Watch him in Bustin' Down the Door here. Read Shaun's books here and here.  Watch the Corona Open J-Bay live July 12-21. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel.  Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of the “Helping Families Be Happy” podcast, host Christopher Robbins talks to Shaun Tomson, a former World Surfing Champion, who has been described as one of the greatest and most influential surfers of all time. Shaun is also a world-renowned leader, mentor, entrepreneur, environmentalist, and best-selling author. Today they're going to explore principles of decimal living from his most recent book, The Surfer and The Sage.   Episode Highlights 02:20 – Christopher asks Shaun to tell a little bit about his background, how he got into surfing and the World Championships. 04:15 – Shaun talks about his father who was South Africa's top swimmer and used to go to the Olympics. He became a world champion in many events around the world. 07:42 - There's a way to activate positive decision-making in this magic universe through the stroke of Science and Leadership, says Shaun. 10:02 - This book – ‘The Surfer and The Sage' is a continuation of philosophy that addresses the eighteen relentless, breaking waves of life, from loss and aging to relationships and depression, and guides you to transformation. 12:30 – Christopher wonders and enquires that as a Surfer and as an Environmentalist what has the ocean taught Shaun. 15:50 - Shaun mentions that his parents have had so much impact on him that it has been a source of service, a source of inspiration, and it's been the way he became the world champion. 17:00 - What have you learned in writing the book that can help the family deal with the anxiety that perhaps some are experiencing today? Asks Christopher. 19:20 - This book is a common book that will take you through some of the stories and philosophical interpretations of the story. 21:20 – Christopher was so fascinated as he was reading about forgiveness, humility, and courage in the book. Every chapter amongst the 18 chapters is focused on life are opposites. 25:30 - Was there a moment in writing this book where you learned something you had an aha moment something you hadn't realized before? Enquires Christopher. 27:50 – Christopher states that he loves that quote by Gupta from the book – “Whatever you can believe you can begin. Boldness has genius, power, and magic so that it connects with anyone." Three Key Points While everyone runs something different, we have defined this compulsion that we want to be better today than yesterday, and we want to be better tomorrow than we are today. The underline is, that we'll help others to be better which means to help others to be part of a wider community. ‘The Surfer and The Sage' is not a list of rules to follow that guarantee success, health, or wealth, but rather a collection of advice from two guides who have traveled far and wide and suffered deeply, but still look forward to tomorrow with faith and hope.  This is not just a book that talks about this concept of hope and this concept of optimism. This is a book that talks about faith, and darkness. It talks about forgiveness, but at the same time, it also talks about guilt. It talks about optimism, but it talks about pessimism as well. So we have to see these aspects in order to make a positive step forward. Tweetable Quotes “My primary mission is to help the world be a better place by making lives better.” - Shaun Tomson “After I retired from the church, I ended up working for Sony which worked for Patagonia for a couple of years, that was a wonderful brand.” - Shaun Tomson “The ocean has taught me so much about the basic principles of life.” - Shaun Tomson “At the beginning of the book, you say this world is too often, too broken for too many.” - Christopher Robbins “So the principal words have been stress, anxiety, depression, and disconnection.” - Shaun Tomson “You have to face the bitter too in order to know the sweet” - Christopher Robbins “That's the whole point that Familias assisted families, be happy individuals, families, whatever type of family you have.” - Christopher Robbins “I started with a statement that words have the power to change our mindset, and our lives.” - Shaun Tomson Resources Mentioned Helping Families be Happy Podcast  Apple Dr. Carla Marie Manly  Website  LinkedIn  Twitter   Instagram Shaun Tomson Website Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Podcast Editing  

Full episodes info and Show Notes - www.wearelookingsideways.com Let's get straight to it - I've got one of surfing's all-time great legends on the show this week. Along with peers like Ian Cairns, Rabbit and MR, 1977 World Champion Shaun Thomson helped to redefine surfing over the course of one of THE most influential careers of them all. He changed the game in ways we all continue to benefit from today. Then there are his off-the-water contributions, which are as progressive and game-changing as his surfing. He was one of surfing's earliest activists, working with organisations such as Surfrider, and organising a campaign to improve water quality at Rincon, among other firsts. He's also an entrepreneur, starting Instinct and sponsoring other legends such as Tom Carroll and Barton Lynch on the way to their own world crowns. And, as if that isn't enough, he's also a creative filmmaker and cultural custodian, notably through the film Bustin' Down The Door, which documented the mid-70s Hawaiian scene Shaun was himself such a key part of. And yet, despite these incredible heights, Shaun's life has also been marked by rare tragedy. The death of his beloved son Mathew in 1995 left him understandably bereft and seeking a new purpose in life. He found it with his Surfer's Code, a deceptively simple self-development tool which uses surfing as a metaphor for life's struggles, and which Shaun has subsequently used to help thousands of individuals and business find their own purpose. Taken as a whole, Shaun's story is remarkable on many levels, and in this conversation we spoke about this career in the context of the biggest themes of all - life, death, grief, recovery; and how surfing has the power to shape your life in ways it can take a lifetime to understand. I'm very grateful to Shaun for taking the time to share his story with such openness and generosity. Hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks to Matt Ward for the theme tune, to my editor Fina Charleson, and to Duncan Yeldham for production support.

Paddle in.  Meet Shaun Tomson World Champion Surfer and Entrepreneur talking about leading with purpose. Please a deep dive into the code he lived by to be a champion and a business code for entrepreneurial success. There are some people in this world who are pure, true guiding lights. They are hard to find, because they don't often seek the spotlight. They quietly live in the service of others, and they speak with such respect for life that their voice rings with rich, authentic compassion.   Shaun Tomson is just such a human. He is one of the best-known surfers of all time. He held the World Surfing Championship in 1977, and distinguished himself as a leader of the “Free Ride” generation of surfers daring enough to surf on Hawaii's North Shore.   He paved the way for future surfers and legitimized the sport internationally, but he went even further when he wrote his best-selling book, Surfer's Code – 12 Simple lessons for riding through life.   He worked for Patagonia, started his own company called Instinct, and even found time to act in several films. Today he is a board member and ambassador for the Surfrider Foundation, the world's largest environmental group dedicated to protecting the world's oceans, waves, and beaches.   In this podcast he tells us the origin story of this timeless book, and of all the experiences he had following his surf career using his fame for good. Although he has experienced shocking personal loss in his life, he has always made it a point to keep paddling out, and encourages others to ride along with him.   He is one of the most inspiring individuals I've ever spoken with. He is living proof of just how much you can do in one lifetime if you have a Code.   Connect with Shaun: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-tomson-42a57213/   Paddle into Groundswell: Groundswell Mighty Network: https://groundswell.mn.co/ Groundswell Origins: http://www.GroundswellOrigins.com Podcast Blog: http://www.Groundswell.fm Scott Martin: http://www.Instagram.com/ScottMartin_org Please connect with me here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottadam.