Laird Hamilton is a living example of how passion for something can take people to stardom. He has achieved immense success and fame in his long career. The waterman has dominated the big waves for a very long time. His self-obsession has played a huge role in his achievements.

In 2020, ?Waterman? revealed how some habits help Surfers in different phases of their careers.

Laird Hamilton revealed that self-introspection could lead to self-obsession

The surfing legend revealed that surfer?s approach changes as they move to the later parts of their career. He discussed with his partner that the initial success feels amazing. Hamilton said, ?I talked to my friend Paul, and we discussed how we like the early parts of the curve from beginner to professional?. However, with the passage of time, the desperation for achieving small targets starts to kick in.

Laird Hamilton further added that this desperation leads people to introspect about their skills and goals. People get confused about the idea of trusting the process and the temptation to try out new things. He added, ?You think that’s (conventional techniques) going to make you better or being flexible makes you better? The introspection sometimes turned out to be a self-obsession and develop a self-centric attitude in players.

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The ?Waterman? also added that this attitude is bound to develop in those who are dedicated to improving themselves. Hamilton said, ?I think to not be a narcissist and to not have an ego, it?s impossible?.?

Hamilton believes that the approach toward challenges matters the most

Paul Hamilton said that obsession helps players to try out new things and facilitates the excellence of individuals. However, it depends on the way one utilizes such intuitions. ?You got to be willing to be a beginner?, he added. Paul states that the approach toward the challenges is the most important thing. One should make constructive use of egoistic feelings.

Laird Hamilton had faced multiple injuries in his career. But the 58-year-old made stronger comebacks every time. He has dominated almost every big wave from all corners of the world. The ‘Waterman’ managed to stay on top of his game for a long time. It is clear Hamilton has used the narcissistic and egoistic approach in a constructive way.

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