How to Quickly Learn How to Surf with Laird Hamilton | The Tim Ferriss Experiment

Tim Ferris' Surfing Challenge

• Tim Ferris, host of the Tim Ferris Show, learns to surf in four days with the help of legendary big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton.
• Laird teaches Tim body surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and prone surfing, emphasizing relaxation, spinal alignment, and proper technique.
• Tim identifies areas for improvement, including paddling motion, consistency, and board positioning.

Surfing Tips from K and L

• K teaches Tim the basics of surfing, including positioning, wave selection, and efficient paddling.
• L provides additional tips on improving balance and endurance.
• Tim struggles initially but eventually catches a wave and stands up on the board.

Surfing as a Life Experience

• Tim reflects on the experience, realizing that surfing is about having fun and feeling supremely alive.

Additional Resources

• Extended scenes, interviews, and tutorials from the surfing challenge are available on 4hourworkweek.com.
• The Tim Ferris Show, nominated as one of the best on iTunes, can be found on the website along with additional information.