The power of i will the code by shaun tomson buy it here shaun tomsons impossibly handsome visage has long ago been carved deeply into the pantheon of surfings elite. Shaun has shared his academically tested code leadership method around the world, from highpowered boardrooms in the us and europe to rural schools in south africa. By andrea swayne just in time for fathers day, surfing legend shaun tomson will be at the hobie dana point store, 34174 pacific coast highway, june 15 at. Legendary south african surfer, shaun tomson, 15yearold son. Shaun tomson is the great south african surfer who pioneered tube riding at pipe and who won the world title in 1977. He is an actor and producer, known for north shore 1987, in gods hands 1998 and blazing boards 1985. With twelve contest wins, including a record setting six year winning streak in the prestigious gunston 500 in durban, south africa, he was considered one of. After the presentation, shaun will be available to sign your books. Tomson apparently lived his whole life by these 12 codes, which is deeply depressing to those of us whove underachieved our way to adulthood. Legendary south african surfer, shaun tomson, 15yearold. Shaun tomson was the 1977 world champion on the international world surfing tour. Legendary south african surfer, shaun tomson, 15yearold son mathew passes may 3, 2006 by surfing magazine social icon rss our beautiful 15 year old son lost his life in a tragic schoolboy prank on monday evening 24th april 2006 in durban, south africa. Rip shaun tomson loses his son we just received this from former world champ and surfings greatest gentleman, shaun tomson.
We talked about his new book my damage and looked back on the beginning, the middle, the now and the future. May 03, 2006 legendary south african surfer, shaun tomson, 15yearold son mathew passes may 3, 2006 by surfing magazine social icon rss our beautiful 15 year old son lost his life in a tragic schoolboy prank on monday evening 24th april 2006 in durban, south africa. Shaun tomson the code book signing sun diego boardshop. After launching the book on 17th july in santa barbara, shaun will be personally signing copies at various book and surf shops in california over the next week. The code is about many thingsfaith, courage, creativity, determinationbut. Shaun tomson global keynote speaker the code linkedin. The last thing the sport wanted was a professional, wellspoken figure at the helm, but thats what it got in shaun tomson. Facing challenges head on is his way and i want to thank him for it. Before leaving the shop for dinner with the whole crew, shaun grabbed a black marker and signed an empty spot on the wall behind my register. It promises to be an inspiring night for parents, children, small groups, and people struggling with lifes.
Though the outcomes were financially lucrative, the journeys could have been much more. Clips of shaun tomson from the film bustin down the door. Shaun tomson the code book signing rancho santa fe. Dec 07, 2016 before leaving the shop for dinner with the whole crew, shaun grabbed a black marker and signed an empty spot on the wall behind my register. Shaun tomson professional speaker, santa barbara, ca. Surfers code reveals that the lessons of a life spent surfing are the lessons of surfing through life. It promises to be an inspiring night for parents, children, small groups, and people struggling with lifes challenges. Shaun tomson international jewish sports hall of fame. He graduated from the university of natal, in durban, south africa and moved to the usa in 1995. Apr 21, 2017 shaun tomson addresses the audience at claremont graduate university april, 2017. Books and digital media tomson is the author of the bestselling surfers code. I made many mistakes when i was building my startups. The idea is to drive twenty minutes up the coast past santa barbara proper to refugio beach, one of tomsons favourite spots.
Tomson, who first picked up a longboard at the age of 10 and eventually made the transition to shortboards, firmly established himself as the most advanced surfer of his time at hawaiis 1975 pipeline masters, offthewall and backdoor in the winter of 1976. For tomson, surfing is a hobby, a sport, a religion, an obsession, and more. Pacific beach surf shop invited shaun tomson, past world champion on the international world surfing tour. Surfing icon shaun tomson to talk about new book the code hobie surf shop laguna beach monday 28th october, 6.
Oct 15, 20 surfing icon shaun tomson to talk about new book the code hobie surf shop laguna beach monday 28th october, 6. The pair will also be working with the surfrider foundation to do signing parties to benefit local. A simple thing that makes business travel suck less. Whsmith are thrilled to be at various football clubs across the country from february 29th to march 14th.
Shaun tomson born 21 august 1955 is a south african professional surfer and former world champion, environmentalist, actor, author and businessman. It is a lot more difficult than it looks the wave comes at you fast and is fast down the line. His lecture will focus on leadership and the importance of creating a personal code to create a purposeful life and achieve optimal performance. The book concludes with some unbelievably charming affirmations sent to tomson by young fans. Years ahead of his contemporaries, he stood alone with articulate grace and redefined tuberiding in the process. Shaun tomson was born in durban and went on to become one of the worlds best surfers. Its still dark the next day when tomson pulls his black audi station wagon into the coast village inn at just past 5am. In surfers code, world champion surfer shaun tomson shares the life lessons hes gathered from decades of surfing. Shaun tomson releases the surfers code bigspeak inspirational speaker, world surfing champion, best selling author, environmental advocate, filmmaker and successful entrepreneur, shaun tomson will be appearing on the today show, tuesday june 7th, to launch a new version of his best selling book surfers code.
I will never stop being artsy and i will never be famous for rapping. Shaun tomsons inspiring keynotes at conferences, corporate events, and workshops have touched the hearts of audiences around the globe. Coleman is the author of the awardwinning book eddie would go and has written for numerous publications, including mens journal, sierra magazine, surfers journal and the. Categories for shaun tomson shaun tomson book signing june, 2011 2. Oct 27, 20 please join us on monday night, october 28th at 6.
If you missed the livesigning and the chance to submit questions to shaun, theres still good news. Shaun ts book signing t is for transformation livesigning. The twelve stories in this book, taken from shaun tomsons own life experiences in and out of the surfing world, offer the simple message. Shaun created the debunking your growth mindset series to unpack practical ways to help people grow and build on current mindsets and challenge old habits, with a view to unlocking the potential within all of us. During his career he was both the youngest and oldest surfer to win a pro event and is considered to be one of the architects of professional surfing. Shaun will give a presentation about his most recent book, the codethe power of i will. We will be handing out world book day books in exchange for your world book day vouchers. Hes been called many thingsthe master of the tube, mr. An attitude of commitment and purpose is the basis for.
Book signing events with shaun tomson and stuart coleman and. Fifteenyearold mathew tomson, the only son of surfing legend shaun tomson, lost his life in a tragic schoolboy prank that went wrong, his father told hundreds of mourners at the funeral in durban. Ci will also be raffling off one of shauns new models, the warp and will be serving complementary wahoos tacos and drinks. Book signing events with shaun tomson and stuart coleman. Discover book depositorys huge selection of shaun tomson books online. Its not too late to get a copy of t is for transformation personally signed by shaun t. This podcast features shaun tomson former world champion surfer, author, entrepreneur, father and. As a 1977 world champ and a 14year veteran of the pro tour, shaun spent a lot of his life learning unspoken rules of conduct and his new book, surfers code 12 simple lessons for.
May 26, 2011 cardiffbythesea once again patagonia hosted an intimate evening featuring author and world champion surfer shaun tomson on may 22. How to convert the power of i will into a lifechanging mantra. In 12 personal stories shaun shares the power of i willa code that has carried him to the heights of professional success and. Powerful lessons for surfing, business, and life from world champion surfer shaun tomson. World champion surfer and bestselling author shaun tomson releases the code, a simple strategy for confronting everyday challenges and making. He won 19 major pro events and is recognized as one of the worlds all time best surfers. Shaun tomson addresses the audience at claremont graduate university april, 2017. As a 1977 world champ and a 14year veteran of the pro tour, shaun spent a lot of his life learning unspoken rules of conduct and his new book, surfers code 12 simple lessons for riding through life, details his experiences. In the 1970s, shaun tomson played a key role in revolutionizing and raising the profile of surfing. Shaun tomson was born in durban, south africa and competed on the professional surfing tour for 16 years, winning the world title in 1977. Shauns latest book focuses on how to find and define ones purpose to powerfully reengage individuals to activate a positive wave of commitment and performance throughout an organization. It is a glimpse into the future and i would love to. Shaun tomson, former world champion surfer, is an inspirational speaker, business consultant and environmentalist. Shaun tomson has been listed as one of the 25 most influential surfers of the century and as one of the 10 greatest surfers of all time.
I n the mid70s, surfing was wild long hair was paramount, contest conformity was bogus and feral quests for mystical waves were the road to nirvana. In 2006, his teenage son mathew died playing the choking game while at boarding school. After launching the book on 17th july in santa barbara, shaun will be personally signing copies at. This is shaun tomson by boys to men on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Hobie shop surfing icon shaun tomson to talk about new. All you need to turn hope into action is to write your promises down and say them out loud to make a promise to no one but yourself. Shaun tomson at pacific beach surf shop book signing youtube. Nov 22, 20 the code, shaun tomsons words to live by. Shaun tomson book signing, qanda june 15 at hobie dana. Please join the portland chapter of the surfrider foundation for a very special evening featuring world champion surfer, author, and activist. Shaun tomson save last 55 mauis dolphins lets face.
Shaun tomson is with shaun tomson professional speaker and 2 others. Surfer explores lifes toughest challenges the coast news group. Jbay jeffreys bay is a hot surfing spot in his native south africa, one of the 10 greatest surfers. A native of south africa, he spent fourteen years on the tour 19761989, nine of which in the top six. Sa surf legend shaun tomson launches the code sapeople. January 2, 2019 looking forward to the next wave of 2019. Oct 30, 2019 shaun tomsons inspiring keynotes at conferences, corporate events, and workshops have touched the hearts of audiences around the globe. Shaun tomson book signing channel islands surfboards. This podcast features shaun tomson former world champion surfer, author, entrepreneur, father and husband. He will be sharing his incredible life story and reaching out to surfers of all.
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