E220 Laird Hamilton - Catch Every Wave: How to Face Your Greatest Fears, Get Fit and Do Big Things

Laird Hamilton is best known as an American big-wave surfer and pioneer in the world of action water sports. In addition to his affinity for the water, Laird is labeled as an inventor, author, stunt man, model, producer, TV host, fitness and nutrition expert, husband, father and adrenaline junkie. Over the last decade, Laird has transcended from surfing to becoming an international fitness icon and nutrition expert. In 2016, Laird and Gabby Reece launched XPT – Extreme Performance Training.  Catch every wave in real estate and life! Tyler and Laird discussed why you need to foster and optimize your relationship with fear to do big things, how to improve and maintain your fitness, why you need to connect with your instincts and more. Highlights include: Blind faith, commitment and acknowledging that you don’t only kind of catch a wave Recognizing that you can’t react to what hasn’t happened yet Laird’s long-standing relationship with fear and why he believes fear is amazing How to strengthen your relationship with fear, and fear's effect on your body How Laird navigates the fine line of balancing the challenges and stressors on your body and mind How Laird is able to be a high-performer in his fifties What the ocean has taught Laird Laird’s advice for people trying to do things that have never been done Connecting with nature The power of reading fiction books Connect with Laird: Website & XPT: http://lairdhamilton.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lairdhamiltonsurf/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LairdLife/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laird-hamilton-684204bb/ The following books and resources were mentioned in the show: Liferider by Laird Hamilton and Julian Borra Force of Nature by Laird Hamilton Fuel Up by Laird Hamilton Dune by Frank Herbert Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Natural Born Heroes by Christopher McDougall The Art of Fear by Kristen Ulmer Free Solo Documentary Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com.  In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you’ll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you! This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital’s mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities. If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You’re invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com. We’re also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you’re a new or an experienced investor, we’re confident you’ll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.