Laird Hamilton Discusses Haters, Fear, and Getting Naked for ESPN - The Inertia

[@nicholaskiefer1689]

Love what he says about people reacting (whether good or bad) means you're having an impact. And that since some people won't like you no matter what, being ok with yourself is what is important. :-) Thanks, Laird. :-)

[@waterwoman901]

Inspiring, honest advice. I'm 56 and just learning to surf, but can so relate to all the life experiences, thank you.

[@ciarancosgrave]

Nice to hear a white person talk candidly and confidently about experiencing prejudice from non-white people because of their skin colour. We are not allowed to say it, but non-white people can be racist too. Mistrust of the "other" and in-group preference are hardwired in to all humans, regardless of their ethnicity.

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

so much for the aloha spirit etc,doesnt seem to extend to people of different skin colour to Hawaiian indigenous,yet they would like to be recieved with such spirit when they travel ?

[@tnt01]

I experienced in an office setting. This woman really disliked me for no reason. It took me a while to figure it out.

[@scoobydoo5491]

Much respect needed that said about haters hating means your probably doing something right; Sunny Garcia said the same thing aloha!

[@therealseanway]

Such a solid human being!

[@lopchong7768]

I want to tell you that I use to surf. I can relate with Laird on such a smaller level. 15 foot waves gave me the rush of a life time. I transitioned from long boards to short boards. I can still remember certain waves. Good ones and bad ones! One wave, my friend Curt H. (RIP) was dropping down a 10 footer and turned right in front of me, spraying me. You hear what Im saying, I didn't make it out. I was held down so long, I could only tink of one ting. arh. Air! I am not in the greatest shape, however, you encourage me to go for it. Thanks.

[@bruster2008]

this guy is like the fighter, Rocky M. He knows no fear, and he is an Inspiration to me. Thank you, mr H.

[@YBGuy]

This is pure gold right here.

[@therealseanway]

Great interview!

[@sburton223]

Great interview

[@edmccaffrey1]

Fear is real and everyone experiences it. Fear is an extreme athlete's most important part of being there. You must recognize fear and learn to overcome it in order to properly use it constructively.

[@scootergirl_cookies]

Excellent Interview!

[@goldenmoleful]

Fear of what hasn't happened or what could happen is insanity? Damn I guess I'm insane. I am riddled with anxiety constantly about what could happen.

[@borp6912]

You aren't insane, but constant anxiety means being crippled by fear. Focus on the present moment, nothing else matters.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

How can anyone be a hater, he's done everything in the water and pushed the limits, amazing guy. And he was in North Shore!

[@thehurricane218]

Lurgs Well before he became popular he was quite an asshole and has recently sold out to oprah. Some of his creations have been total duds and I have seen sea animals hurt by his hydrofoil. His wife and kids brought him down a notch but he is still sort of an asshole and self promotes himself a lot... I worship no man. Plus, he is obviously on steroids of hgh, to get over his injuries. He is definitely not full natty brah.

[@rickgarcia7334]

Always been a huge fan. He's always been Laird. If Gabby Reese loves him, and he's on a big wave He's got all he needs. Seems simple. Why is it so hard for some us? Lol life is killing me.

[@SamEkinci]

I respect him way more after this review..

[@OXSEnterprises]

Cool interview.

[@mychannel-jd8yy]

speaking the truth,good job,keep it up Laird

[@HoStevie]

Interesting man, I have his book 📚

[@southwestxnorthwest]

Force of Nature? I have it too, I had it autographed by him when he did his tour but I could never finish reading it. The book wasn't a bio but more or less showcasing what a superstar he was. I think he's extremely talented and an inspiration though.

[@YOFordFalcon]

Humble yourself for who you are not what you have done..

[@33CHRISTINA33]

Laird is the best💯

[@clemt1456]

Wonderful

[@starcrib]

🌿🌿🌍.Love him: class act.🌎🌿🌿

[@jessepipia619]

I still like him best in 'North Shore'.

[@hawaiiramsfan7]

Lance Burkhart

[@jimmybrock7660]

"Those shots, burn 'em"

[@jessepipia619]

“Give me a board that works, my board”

[@Putocurioso]

you still got a single fin mentality.

LITTLE KIDS NEED NEED NEED FATHERS LIKE THIS...GOOD WOMEN NEED NEED NEED GOOD MEN LIKE THIS. MEN BUILT THIS WORLD...WE ALL NEED THEM.

[@andrealittle8355]

Just admit it,You want to be the gladiator.Death is Goliath and you want to win over death.Death is in those waves.

[@andreqdominguez8226]

He hit it on the money

[@scottybeegood]

wisdom of words

[@johndomuch]

Words of wisdom

[@veromikes]

Reminds me of Henry Rollins

[@mjh5437]

No recommendation.

[@blue123111]

Horizons!

[@blue123111]

@Michael Dolan I was there in 86 and 90, some of the happiest memories I have. Have you seen the hoot and chief story?

[@xena544]

dude is wise

[@hawaiiramsfan7]

Its Lance Burkhart

[@rybotext]

Is this Piha beach, NZ?

[@federicogrillo2901]

It is!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

What people do not realise is that hate can be constructive, needful, necessary and .... get this! ... even life saving. If it weren't for our conditioned hatred of say, poisonous snakes and such, we'd have been dead awhile ago. And, it is also OK to hate way, abusive people and situations, as well. It pays to think about all manner of stuff outside of all of the carefully prescribed boxes, doesn't it?

[@awcmon9023]

whatever =]

[@aussievapezaussievapez__3320]

Respect 💪🏽🙏✨

[@MegaVince09]

Talk about role models...this guy is one. But in his business there are more haters than any sport.

[@albertrobledo2424]

I love you

[@scarletpimpernel230]

Tiger Woods probably got the love part, but didn't get the honesty part. That's why Laird is a much better man than Tiger has ever been...

[@bruster2008]

woods is a jerk

[@lindaclark5911]

Laird= the man😍

[@fungalspore]

old many over his prime? What would Jesus say....

[@theycallmethewidowmaker]

Nice. the best

[@breenhue]

I love Lairds passion and his attempts to seem intelligent and making sense of things.. but his explanation of why it's 'dark' at 40ft under was simply.. incorrect..! So Laird.. just stick to being an elite surfing gladiator who has no peer.. and like Johnny Farnham.. Don't talk.. Just sing matey..! xox

[@marketingheavydutytowcompa6996]

Wow I do think this guy is amazing I view him somewhat different than everyone else. I just don't think it's very respectful to your wife and kids to risk your life every day of your life. I mean are you ever going to be happy without surfing 100 foot waves? Are you going to be attempting 100 foot waves when you're 80 years old? I have a feeling one thing she never has to worry about saying and that is.... oh my God I can't believe he's dead. I wonder if he would be okay with his wife racing motorcycles a hundred miles an hour sitting backwards on a motorcycle or anything that would be risking her life everyday. I guess what I'm saying is it seems Laird thinks about Laird and only about Laird...... but I do find his accomplishments amazing but I really don't see the logic in surfing a 100 foot wave when a coral reef is 6 ft below the surface..... perhaps when he is too old to Surf any longer he can simply sit in his chair with a pistol and play Russian Roulette but from watching Laird I don't think regular Russian Roulette would be a big enough of a challenge for him. I think he would have to put a bullet in 5 out of the 6 chambers....

[@Dcioutsourcing]

Why cant you let him be who is he without judgement and be who you are, we are all flawed dear dude, me you. we are all different, once we attempt to be inquisitor of what we should do, we enter totalitarianism, take a visit to N. Koreaas I have, everyone behaves the same, its eerie

[@richardconner15]

PEOPLE ARE FICKLE. ADULATION COME,s & GOES, CONNECT WITH THAT WHICH IS THE POWER BEHIND INFINTE/PURE LOVE, & YOU WILL KNOW GREAT JOY. HE WOULD HAVE MADE MARCUS AURELIUS,THE STOIC PROUD.

[@justicekeyes308]

I'm surprised to hear him hint about being discriminated from his childhood. Especially since the white population is 11.5% of 8 Billion people where 88.5% have been discriminated against for centuries. & unfortunately still are. 😪 So sorry to hear that!!!

[@williamtaylor5193]

Okay hate whitey. He grew up as a white kid in brown Hawaii. Is it so hard to understand that he caught a lot of crap? If you are dumb enough to believe that white people can't feel the sting of discrimination then you need help.

[@Putocurioso]

skindog

[@LeQuebecQuebecois]

Yahhh plain and simple.

[@energy9874]

This guy is an average Joe. Boring interview. Ask him about Burle's wave and his sad comment on CNN "in the school i went to, he didn't make that wave" Jealous?

[@makafuniruni]

In no regards to Lairds opinion or what school he went to.. He didn't make the wave!

[@IvanLendl87]

Guiliano_1 He's as far from an "average Joe" as it gets. Very few people in the history of the planet have experienced the things he's experienced. To do what he's done for decades now takes a level of skill and courage that's hard to comprehend.

[@energy9874]

@@IvanLendl87 level of rich dad and not having to get a real job, you must mean. In the surfing community he was just a longboarder that got famous in the Oxbow advs. Then he rode that wave at Teahuppo all sponsored up to his teeth with expensive camera crews... What else? Average surfers could achive this if they have the money

[@energy9874]

@@makafuniruni neither Laird or you were there. Burle dropped the wave to it's bottom and got swalloed by the white water. In big wave surfing that's considered a completion. How do they get 8's at Big wave tour just by pulling in then

[@julianhobrough1290]

Zzzzzz........

[@sophiegordon3743]

Do surfers 🏄🏿 get brain damage from riding waves and wipeouts?

[@richardconner15]

Sophie Gordon NO MORE THAN BULLRIDERS.

[@albertoestrada820]

Sophie Gordon No. We get vitamin sea.

[@Pusfilth]

Yes