Shaun Tomson is a former World Champion surfer, one of the pioneers of professional surfing, has been called one of the most influential surfers of the century, and is a successful businessman, author and evangelist for finding your purpose, commitment and positivity in life.
His life has seen him achieve the highest of highs- in being a World Champion, and possibly the lowest of lows- in tragically losing his happy, healthy 15yr old son, to a prank gone wrong. He co-produced and featured in the award-winning surf documentary ‘Bustin’ Down The Door’, which remains one of the iconic sporting documentary films. His book, the Surfers Code, in which Shaun shares 12 commitments to his purpose as a surfer, has translated to hundreds of thousands of people writing their own 12-part code for their own life.
Shaun is a masterful story-teller. He describes the elusive flow state (the ‘zone’) as beautifully and poetically as any. And has possibly experienced it more than most elite athletes. He is passionate about helping people find their purpose, and about helping others to be an even better and healthier version of themselves.
Shaun’s life experiences, his hunger and humility to continuously learn, and so much more about him, translates to him being something of a wise elder. The result is an insightful, thought-provoking and easy to listen to conversation.
Hawaii North Shore 3.00
Dreams to Reality 5.30
Sharks! 8.55
Surf safety in the early days 13.30
Scariest moment 17.30
The Tube-Rider 20.30
State of Flow 25.00
Competition vs Soul Surfing 33.00
In the Zone 39.20
Pro Surfing in the 1970s 42.20
Bustin' Down the Door 48.30
The Surfer's Code 52.00
"Paddle Back Out" lesson for all 56.00
Surfing Today 1.12.10
New book "The Surfer and the Sage" 1.14.13
Tragedy and the lessons 1.21
The Poem 1.31
The Big Question 1.34.42
