Wave Rider

To the wave Rider timing is everything. They wait for the right time to catch that wave that will let them stand up for the longest. That's the opportunity you seek. You get ready for that big wave and then hop on board for a big ride when it does finally come your way. Watching for the right wave and getting onboard on time is the trick to the surfer's success.

That's true of opportunists in any walk of life. They watch for the right wave to come along and then climb aboard when it passes by at full crest with enough power to take you where you want to go. Not every moment holds the same opportunities, of course. Picking the right time is crucial.

Life is like the ocean: sometimes it’s stormy, choppy, and a complete mess. Other times it’s calm and perfect. In the ocean, risk and opportunity go hand-in-hand. The more waves you go for, the more you’ll catch. Every day in the water and every wave presents a new opportunity.

Without taking a risk in life such as relationships with others you will never get that opportunity of the right wave. Once you know the consequences of your risk (whether good or bad), you’re overcome by a sense of calm. You’re no longer forced to confront a fear of the unknown.

"A wise poet once said you’ve got to catch the wave, to enjoy the ride. You’ve got to hold on to come out the other side."