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Mike Mulkey, Author
Mike Mulkey, Author
Mike Mulkey is a surfer, author, and life coach who writes about finding the perfect wave in heaven. His first book, Surfing in Heaven, is a true story about Mike’s journey to find hope amidst the daily battles we all face at work and beyond. Mike is now living out his dream of working part-time at Trader Joe’s and writing about hanging ten toes over the nose in heaven!
Surfing in Heaven
Surfing in Heaven. An outrageous thought… Or is it?
Surfing in Heaven chronicles a significant portion of Mike’s life as a surfer in California, spanning from the 1960s to late 2024. The story unfolds through eight distinct “waves,” each capturing a key theme that brought Mike closer to the dream of riding perfect waves in Heaven.
Recent Blog Articles
“A Lotta Shit …”
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter” Mark Twain Like the marathon, life can have its challenges as you enter the second half. A good comparison is my 1970s vintage Infinity surfboard. It now requires extra resin and fiberglass...
Marathon Faith
“Be faithful, and leave the results to God.” Amish Proverb In between surf sessions, I love to run. The physical joy and mental relief running has provided me over the years is immeasurable. Going out on a run provides the perfect sanctuary. My Silicon Valley career...
We don’t do email …
"Man sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then sacrifices his money to recuperate his health" Dalai Lama I’ll be the first to admit, I need more rest! In this 24/7 “always-on” world, the concept of joyfully being (not doing) has largely been lost. The...
Surfing Without a Leash
“I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” Bronnie Ware Like the microprocessor in Silicon Valley, the sport of surfing was forever changed by the invention of the surf leash. The simple idea of tying your foot to...
HODADS (the movie)
This movie was all about being stoked with good friends, sharing some of our most precious times together, and enjoying God’s creation. There are two parts to HODADS (the movie): Part I – HODADS (surfing): 10:40...
