Becoming an advanced surfer in three years. That's exactly what Nicole Brait has done the last three years and she shares how she progressed her surfing so quickly. Most remarkable is her mindset towards surfing, her full commitment to herself, her sport and her progression. Hearing her story is not only inspiring but also motivating for every type of surfer, it shows how progression is not just luck and talent but also a commitment to creating a sustainable practice for yourself.
Subjects we talk about are:
- How she started surfing
- Why she gave up everything for surfing
- What she did to progress her surfing so fast
- What her best investments are into her own surfing
- What other surfers can learn from her journey
- What training she does for her surfing
- What techniques are most important to improve her surfing
- What she is working on right now and what's ahead the upcoming months
(00:00) The Bold Decision to Pursue Surfing
(01:20) I Did Not Want To Go Surfing At First
(02:45) From Professional Soccer Dreams to Medical Aspirations
(06:23) I Gave Up Everything And Then Went For A Surf
(09:38) Mindset and Resilience As A Muscle And A Skill
(14:51) How Do You Deal With Setbacks In Surf Progression Journey
(17:12) The Moment I Committed Fully To Surfing And Wanted To Become A Competitor
(23:02) The Athlete Inside Of Me Hates Losing
(27:51) The Enjoyment Of The Challenge And Getting Through Difficult Moments
(30:10) The Variability In Surfing and How To Surf In Any Wave
(32:26) The Steps Taken From Beginner To Advanced
(36:30) Accelerated Progression By Training In The Wavepool And With A Surfskate
(41:30) Surfskating And How To Use It For Progression
(46:20) Why You Have To Get Video Footage Of Yourself Surfing
(48:40) I Don't Want To Waste Time By Not Working With A Coach
(50:22) Investing Into Surfing Saves Me Money & Gives Me A Lifestyle That Fits With me
(58:11) Most Important Things You've Learned That Improved Your Surfing
(01:10:26) Combination of Video Analysis and Physical Conditioning
(01:11:06) The Mental and Physical Commitment to Surfing
(01:13:17) How To Get Video Clips Of Yourself Easily And How Often Should You Get Filmed
(01:22:22) Future Plans For Nicole Brait
(01:30:44) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Nicole Brait via:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraitlife/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebraitlife
Website: https://www.thebraitlife.com/
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Website: https://iampepijn.nl
Online coaching program - Surf Academy Pro: https://www.surfacademypro.com/