Laird Hamilton Quotes

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Laird Hamilton

Profession : Athlete

Birth : March 2, 1964

Every successful person has a fair amount of self-control - it's just the nature of success.

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You have an obligation as an organism living here to evolve and innovate and learn. Clothing, fitness - all part of the evolution of Laird the athlete and Laird the brand. I want to keep evolving that.

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Everything we want to do in life requires discipline. And like strength, flexibility, and endurance, it can be built up over time.

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To me, supplements are a necessity, not a luxury. I think of them as medicine: Instead of asking a doctor to prescribe me a drug when I'm ill, I'd rather take something that can help me avoid getting sick in the first place.

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The feet are loaded with nerve endings and are the key to balance - and I'm in the balance business. In fact, we all are. I also believe the Earth is charged with an electrical frequency that matches your nervous system and immune system. So the bare feet allow us to absorb that energy and is a critical part of your wellness.

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A big part of protecting yourself involves devel-oping range of motion. Work on increasing mobility wherever you happen to be tight. Each body is unique, so your stretching routine will likely look different from someone else's.

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As soon as you cut sugar out of your diet, you'll lose the craving for the stuff entirely and won't even be able to handle a regular soda.

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The biggest mistake anyone can make is being too strict. That stress far outweighs the value of what you're doing. There's a disciplined way to do things.

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I love espresso... You could give me five shots of espresso, a quarter stick of butter, a quarter stick of coconut oil and other fat, and I'll drink that. I could go for five or six hours and not even be hungry at the end. Because I'm burning fat.

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Definitely the ocean was my saviour. It saved me from a lot of destruction. Or I'd say self-destruction.

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Cultivating a relationship with discomfort will help you discern the difference between good pain and bad.

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Walking in softer substances like sand and grass forces the feet to work to stabilize the body and really strengthens them.

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

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When we work out, we think about pushing ourselves muscularly or cardiovascularly, but why not also challenge yourself neurologically?

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Maca root, which comes from the Andes and was used by the Incas for energy and endurance, helps balance hormone levels and may boost testosterone. I love it.

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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 point to eat more than usual, adding in an extra meal or a few nutritious snacks.

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I ask a lot of my body.

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If I don't get a chance to work out first thing in the morning, my whole day sort of goes awry.

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Pleasure is definitely a part of my diet, and I regularly eat delicious whole foods. But my main priority is to eat in a way that nourishes and protects my body and the planet.

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I am a big believer in butter coffee, turmeric, and medicinal mushrooms. These items have a material impact on how I feel and perform, and I've made them part of my daily diet.

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