DiscoverThe Pocket with Chris Griffin#97: Laird Hamilton: The Mindset of the King of the Ocean
#97: Laird Hamilton: The Mindset of the King of the Ocean

#97: Laird Hamilton: The Mindset of the King of the Ocean

Update: 2025-09-26
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I sat down in Malibu with the legend himself, Laird Hamilton. 




We got deep into Laird’s way of living, his philosophy on risk, fear, faith, confidence, and what it really means to carve your own path. Beyond being called The King of the Ocean, Laird is someone who has built a mindset and perspective that is unique to say the least. A lot of ah ha moments in this one. He is one wise man.




Key Discussion Points



  • The mindset that shaped Laird’s path from a young age

  • Why “delusional confidence” can be a superpower

  • How to deal with failure, risk, and setbacks

  • The role of faith, intuition, and spirituality in life

  • Why fulfillment can’t come from external validation




Follow Laird:


https://www.instagram.com/lairdhamilton/




Follow Chris:


https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/




Chapters:


00:00 The birth of tow-in surfing


09:00 Delusional confidence as a superpower


20:11 Why external validation doesn’t last


29:45 The “ride to ride another day” philosophy


37:22 The Jaws wipeout that nearly broke him


42:12 Risk, mortality, and thoughts on death


01:14:15 Success vs broken values and faith

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#97: Laird Hamilton: The Mindset of the King of the Ocean

#97: Laird Hamilton: The Mindset of the King of the Ocean

Chris Griffin