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24 quotes by Joel Parkinson

Joel Parkinson is an Australian surfer who competes on the ASP (Association Of Surfing Professionals) World Tour. After twelve years competing at the elite level on the ASP World Championship Tour, a stretch that saw him win eleven elite ASP World Title Events, plus nine additional ASP tour events, and achieve runner-up second place to the ASP World Title four times, Parkinson won his only ASP World Championship Tour Surfing Title on 14 December...
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You tell your kids that no matter what, you set your goals and you go for them. Whatever it is you achieve, never give up. You want your kids to have... →

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If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it.

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As long as I'm getting waves and having fun, the results tend to take care of themselves.

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I figure there's no point in stressing about what's out of my control, and all I can do is make the best of what I've got.

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I guess you're only as good as the waves.

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I don't mind cold water. I mean, it's fine. Wetsuits will serve you these days; it doesn't really matter.

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I've been on the tour for 12 years, and the big dream has always been to get a world title.

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I used to be tense or nervous before heats. But I've learned to get rid of the negative stuff and just stay relaxed and positive - and it seems... →

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As soon as I get bored, I start missing the kids, so I don't let myself get bored. I just go surfing.

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For me, I like to keep it real simple; I just worry about myself, the waves, and my surroundings.

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Having so many close calls in my career, it was such an awesome feeling to get that first world title.

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I had plenty of invites and chances to party when I just started on tour, but I knew partying would prevent me from achieving my surfing potential.

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I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when I'm competing.

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