Joel Parkinson Quotes

Quotations and aphorisms by Joel Parkinson:

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#781e90e0

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#2c788477

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#8a4db170

You have to prepare yourself physically as much as possible for a bad wipeout.
~Joel Parkinson


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#6516cc29

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#bafadb38

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#7508b24b

I guess you're only as good as the waves.
~Joel Parkinson


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#506c4b65

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#d2baa542

In the morning, I'll usually do eggs and toast, but at night I keep it all protein.
~Joel Parkinson


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#6cfbff0b

I'm a basic steak-fish-salad kind of guy.
~Joel Parkinson


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#04b6de98

When I enjoy my surfing, I get good results, and I've always had fun in South Africa.
~Joel Parkinson


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#47f5167b

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#77138845

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#49d933c0

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#4aa3cfe0

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#9aee2f31

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#c4b774ea

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#20b149c7

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#78c3c377

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


Link:
https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#c9152ff2

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 to be working for me.
~Joel Parkinson


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#9f49d1d7

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


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#1a2f29c5

My favorite meal to make is seared ahi, and my wife does the most amazing pear salad.
~Joel Parkinson


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https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#9e2f4a3a

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


Link:
https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#c9920ab9

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


Link:
https://openquotes.github.io/authors/joel-parkinson-quotes/#65996686

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