He Built a Life Most People Only Dream About | Yuri Soledade

Before the big waves, there were long days washing dishes.Yuri Soledade didn’t grow up in the world of elite surfing. He built his way into it—step by step—after moving from Brazil to Hawaii and chasing something that didn’t come with a clear path.Eventually, that path led him to Peahi (Jaws)—one of the most powerful waves on Earth.He’s ridden waves over 70 feet. Won the biggest wave award. And spent decades operating in an environment where mistakes have real consequences.But this conversation isn’t just about surfing.It’s about what it takes to build a life from the ground up—and stay grounded once you get there.We talk about: What fear feels like when the stakes are real  The long, unglamorous path before anything “works”  Balancing risk in the water with responsibility in real life  Building businesses while still chasing something uncertain  Why staying present matters more than being fearless Yuri also shares stories from years spent surfing at Jaws—what it’s like to paddle into something that big, and what keeps him coming back.This one is about risk, humility, and the kind of persistence that doesn’t always look impressive—but changes everything over time.Timeline: Support cellular renewal and mitochondrial function with Mitopure, featuring Urolithin A. Get up to 20% off at timeline.com/AGELESSATHLETE 🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathleteTopics: longevity, fitness over 40, endurance training, aging athletes, recovery, injury prevention 💜 Want to stay strong and capable as you age? Join the Ageless Athlete weekly newsletter for practical ideas, deeper lessons, and insights that don’t always make it into the podcast.Join here → https://agelessathlete.substack.com/subscribeAgeless Athlete is a podcast about healthy aging for people who want to stay strong, active and capable for life. Conversations explore strength, endurance, mobility, recovery, VO2 max, muscle and bone health, and what it takes to keep doing the things you love as you get older.Follow Ageless Athlete — How to Stay Strong, Curious & Capable for Life for new episodes each week.