“When I've helped out-of-shape friends get back into shape, the first thing we do is get them more accustomed to struggle. You train hard, which is uncomfortable, and then you get sore - and then you're uncomfortable because you're sore. But you have to keep going.”

American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing

Laird John Hamilton is an American big-wave surfer and co-inventor of tow-in surfing. He is also known for occasional work as a fashion and action-sports model, and as an actor. Hamilton is closely associated with the evolution of big-wave surfing, especially the towing method that helped surfers enter waves once considered out of reach. He has also appeared in modeling and acting work, and is married to Gabrielle Reece, a former professional volleyball player, television personality, and model.