Harnessing the Power of 'Maybe': Overcoming Fear in Surfing | OMBE #2 - The Mind

[@behrensbros11]

I've been doing that maybe thing with my son who is 5, and didn't even realize it. Point being it's funny how I probably never would have tried that my self, but just trying to show my kid that the wave isn't what he thinks it is, and that he has the ability to rip on it if he lets himself. Note a 3ft wave is basically head high for him so the stress and anxiety makes sense.

[@rachelmuehlenberg8837]

This brought me to tears 😅 I am the queen of backing out of waves with fear but then beating myself up after for not trying! Thank you for sharing this reminder to embrace the play and the maybe!

[@underthecocopalm2840]

Aloha clayton! I encouraged myself with maybe and charged like never before… Got My Biggest wave ever⚡️woo hoo ! Thank You So Much Arigato ⚡️⚡️🙏🏼⚡️⚡️

[@ombesurf]

Super stoked for you. Up and up

[@crispinbarker4286]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge - will definitely add the "Maybe" to the toolbox

[@jimmccarley9609]

Great stuff Clayton. I keep this in mind, every time I go out when it's bigger. Even if it's closing, I'll check for corners. Maybe I don't go on those, but it's not an outright no, I'm lookin for a chance.

[@ombesurf]

Keyword and mindset is maybe 🤔. I might make the best wave of my life. I might ….

[@tameral-kassimi6647]

Awesome. Me too, I really feel that sometimes is just good to be out of the confort area to improve and enjoy more.

[@eugorov13]

I totally feel you on this, whenever I go out ona big day, especially in the overhead range at Blacks or any reefs in SoCal I try to "fail first wave". Safely of course, but i think falling early in a session actually relaxes your stress and take over that fight or flight by forcing the worst! I sometimes like sitting wide, and maybe catch a wide set to warm up! Great tips with saying maybe!

[@msu123]

Thank you Clayon

[@kimball_stone]

Been gobbling up a lot of your videos lately. Really solid content. This numbered series looks like it's shaping up to be golden. Thanks!

[@amandataffinder6580]

Thank you, awesome ❤🥳

[@brettcornwell4426]

This video series is straight fire m8’s! 🔥 thank you for the useful insights Clayton! U r jedi

[@jaimemc7886]

Maybe I will do it

[@keith7043]

Clayton, I really appreciate this message, so timely. I just surfed 10-12 ft faces and was struggling mentally the whole time. Mostly fear won out and I was mostly bummed on the session. I’m stoked to flip the script to Maybe next time 😅

[@camifoundations]

needed to hear this haha thank you for this video!!

[@WEEBER13]

EXCELLENT perspective!

[@APilotsHome]

great advice!

[@etaigilat4718]

Love the message

[@jonniejlo]

Love it. I wrote maybe on my board.

[@ombesurf]

I love it

[@surfingbird64]

Olé

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@tearupx]

🙏