Kicking Out

“I don’t know what the future holds — but I do know who holds the future.“ ― John Wooden (quoting his father) Today, kicking out is somewhat of a lost art in surfing. It’s not often I see a surfer cleanly exit the wave they are riding while going over the backside to...

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...

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...