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Jonas a.k.a. Bohemian Surf Bum is a German surfer and content creator who’s in the process of making a surf film titled Coastal Cowboy. In this episode, we talk about the problems that arise when you try to force surfing before you’re ready. He shares stories of frustration and ego and the many walls he hit while learning the basics of surfing. We also discuss why flow, comfort, and endurance in surfing isn’t built on power or repetition alone, but also on intention and time in the water. 

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Chapters

00:29 Introducing the Coastal Cowboy Film

00:46 Paddle Power Is the Limiting Factor

02:24 Prevalence of German Surfers

03:40 Leaving Germany for Surfing

04:44 Reconnecting With Surfing During COVID

07:45 Surfing as Therapy and Emotional Reset

12:22 Flow vs Forcing in Surfing

13:09 The Struggle With Overthinking Progress

14:54 Breaking Through Surfing Plateaus

16:03 The Importance of Humility in the Lineup

18:31 Learning More on Shitty Waves

23:47 Training Surf Skills on Dry Land

24:51 Transitioning to Longboarding

27:05 Surf Trips Without Forecasts or Phones

28:09 The Surf-Horse Adventure Begins

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