It's the way surfing is - you grow up surfing together, and then you're thrown into a heat at Pipe or a world title bout against one another. Joel Parkinson More Quotes by Joel Parkinson More Quotes From Joel Parkinson 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 that good attitude, the confidence, and the will power to believe in themselves. Joel Parkinson giving-up attitude believe As long as Im getting waves and having fun, the results tend to take care of themselves. Joel Parkinson care fun long It's true. Happiness is a big thing. Joel Parkinson true-happiness surfer bigs I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation that comes through. Joel Parkinson legacy sports thinking Ive been on the tour for 12 years, and the big dream has always been to get a world title. Joel Parkinson titles dream years I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when Im competing. Joel Parkinson carbs bigs trying I guess you're only as good as the waves. Joel Parkinson wave As soon as I get bored, I start missing the kids, so I dont let myself get bored. I just go surfing. Joel Parkinson bored missing kids If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it. Joel Parkinson injury chance strong It's funny, 'cause you think surfing is your whole life, but then when you make a family it seems like it's not at all. Joel Parkinson surfing sports thinking 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. Joel Parkinson control about best i-can For me, I like to keep it real simple; I just worry about myself, the waves, and my surroundings. Joel Parkinson waves myself me simple I don't mind cold water. I mean, it's fine. Wetsuits will serve you these days; it doesn't really matter. Joel Parkinson you matter mind water It definitely takes a fair bit of experience to know what's the right kind of wave and which is the wrong wave. Joel Parkinson wrong know wave experience Anything can happen at Pipeline; it's one of those waves where the most amazing wave can come through in one minute, and then nothing can happen for an hour. Joel Parkinson waves happen amazing nothing Losing one grounds you a bit. I learned a lot after losing the title in 2009, learned that I was probably too intense that year, and when I didn't win, I just felt horrible. Joel Parkinson year win you losing When I enjoy my surfing, I get good results, and I've always had fun in South Africa. Joel Parkinson africa good enjoy fun Having so many close calls in my career, it was such an awesome feeling to get that first world title. Joel Parkinson awesome career feeling world 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. Joel Parkinson potential just me party You only need two waves in a heat, so I try and keep my surfs short and sweet and not too draining. Keep them intense and try and get the two best waves I can. Joel Parkinson waves best you sweet
