The more confident you are, the better you’ll surf.

Confidence is a state of mind. You can manipulate it to your advantage.

Start by thinking back to the best wave you’ve ever caught at your local.

How big was it? How did it feel? How did you shred the crap out of it?

What sounds did you hear? What colours did you see? What could you smell?

Now put together an imaginary movie of you ruling that wave. Make it detailed.

Play the little movie in your head every time before you go surf this break.

Then say to yourself: “This is my favourite break. Every time I surf here I shred it like a mo fo!”

Make an imaginary movie of the best wave you’ve caught at each of the breaks you surf to boost your confidence and get “in the zone” as you enter the water.

This works. Try it.

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