#95 Worlds Longest Surf & Near Death Experiences With Blakey Johnston

Join us on this inspiring episode of the Daniel Leese Podcast as we sit down with Blakey Johnston, the world record holder for the longest surf. Blakey shares his extraordinary journey of riding 707 waves in 40 hours, delving into his surfing career, personal challenges, and the mental resilience required to conquer the ocean's waves and life’s tumultuous trials. Episode Timestamps: 00:00-03:04: Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgements 03:05-11:29: Discover Blakey's roots and his early life influences 11:30-13:12: Reflections on materialism 13:13-16:31: The moment Blakey realized his surfing prowess 16:32-19:35: Managing ego amidst growing success 19:36-25:10: Insights into the professional surfing scene 25:11-28:05: Why Blakey stepped away from professional surfing 28:06-29:26: Training regimes for peak performance 29:27-30:14: Recognizing the time to retire from professional surfing 30:15-32:30: Transition from athlete to entrepreneur 32:31-34:42: Confronting fears: sharks and safety in surfing 34:43-36:10: Developing a bulletproof mindset 36:11-37:10: Handling social pressures and expectations 37:11-42:38: A touching tribute to his father and the impact of his loss 42:39-46:15: Exploring what truly matters in life beyond accolades 46:16-47:17: Discussion on mental health awareness 47:18-52:47: Motivations behind pursuing extreme challenges 52:48-56:55: The build-up to breaking the world surfing record 56:56-1:03:24: The drive to push beyond limits 1:03:25-1:12:44: A detailed recount of the record-setting day 1:12:45-1:16:10: Overcoming obstacles during the record attempt 1:16:11-1:18:06: Why Blakey continued surfing even after breaking the record 1:18:07-1:20:00: The exhilaration and emotional impact of achieving a world record 1:20:01-1:23:50: The critical role of visualization in achieving goals 1:23:51-1:26:34: Techniques for enduring physical and emotional pain 1:26:35-1:32:00: What the future holds for Blakey Johnston 1:32:01-1:34:54: Audience engagement through Facebook questions 1:34:55-End: Closing remarks and episode outro This episode offers a profound look at the challenges and triumphs of a world-class athlete who has not only dominated the waves but also navigated the deep waters of personal adversity. Blakey's story is a testament to the power of resilience, the importance of mental health, and the unending pursuit of personal growth and fulfilment. Blakeys Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/blakeyjohnston/?hl=en Follow The Daniel Leese Podcast Instagram👉 https://www.instagram.com/thedanielleesepodcast TikTok👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanielleesepodcast?lang=en Audio versions on Soundcloud 👉 https://soundcloud.com/thedanielleesepodcast Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1N72EhY50LRpwMgpLCPUse Apple Podcasts 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daniel-leese-podcast/id1549263409