Listen "Gratitude: Mark Matthews on Building Skills to Overcome Fear"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, host Brendan sits down with professional big wave surfer turned keynote speaker, Mark Matthews. After a devastating surfing injury changed the course of his career, Mark had to redefine his identity and embrace a new path. He shares his journey of overcoming fear, finding gratitude in adversity, and using his experiences to inspire others. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, transformation, and the mindset needed to take on life’s biggest waves.
01:02 Introducing Mark Matthews
04:19 Early school years
06:34 Big wave surfing
09:13 Fear
21:47 Mark's first big wave session
23:22 Legacy
26:58 Advice to kids
28:32 Mark's Mum
30:09 Gratitude
34:19 Gratitude texts
42:04 Final words of wisdom
01:02 Introducing Mark Matthews
04:19 Early school years
06:34 Big wave surfing
09:13 Fear
21:47 Mark's first big wave session
23:22 Legacy
26:58 Advice to kids
28:32 Mark's Mum
30:09 Gratitude
34:19 Gratitude texts
42:04 Final words of wisdom
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