If you just get out of your own way... It is amazing what will come to you.

Fortunately, I was given an incredible foundation from my independent mother. She showed me what was possible from a strong, loving woman.

In all successful relationships, the man respects the woman - and it takes a special guy to handle a successful woman. You have to be confident in who you are and what you do.

Normally, people who are frustrated out in the water are frustrated on land. They brought their frustration with them. If you go to a beach where there are a hundred guys out, and you paddle out looking to ride waves alone, you're setting yourself up.

Surfing's one of the few sports that you look ahead to see what's behind.

People always ask me when they see me working out, "What are you training for?" The answer is I'm training for life.

You have to decide what level you want to participate in your children's lives. The more you do, the better your relationship is going to be. You have to listen to your instincts. You know when it's time to lay down the law.