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Bethany Hamilton is a renowned surfer born on February 8, 1990. She became a symbol of courage and determination after surviving a shark attack in 2003, losing an arm but returning to surfing with unwavering passion.

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“[The biggest lesson I've got is] Learning to have patience with people, just take it one step at a time in everything that you're doing and just invest time in the people that you're with ... have patience with them, even if they're not necessarily the easiest person to work with.”

People Ifs Persons Steps Having Patience One Step At A Time

Author:Bethany Hamilton

“Surfing is so unique and it's something that no matter what level you are, you can go and have fun. You can pick and choose the waves that you want to surf, so if it is too big and scary, you can wait until it changes and gets more to your level. Every time you go out it's always different and unique. It's almost like a place you can just de-stress.”

Ifs Want Different Matter Bigs Fun Waiting Levels Unique Picks Stress No Matter What Wave Scary Having Fun Surfing Surf De Stress

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“My favorite thing [about surfing] is being creative on waves; it's like an art form. You can do whatever you want on that wave if you work hard at it and just have fun out there.”

Ifs Want Art Hard Form Fun Can Do Creative Hard Work My Favorite Wave Having Fun Be Creative Surfing Favorites Things Do Whatever You Want Just Have Fun

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“My only real fear was that I would not be able to surf again because I was concerned that I would not physically be able to do it. I knew that if I wasn't able to surf then my life would really change.”

Ifs Inspirational Real Able Concerned Surf

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“Life is full of what-ifs. You can’t let it hold you back. If you do, you’re not really living at all… just kind of going through the motions with no meaning”

Ifs Kind Life Is Really Living

Book:Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

Source: Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

“People can do whatever they want if they just set their heart to it, and just never give up, and just go out there and do it.”

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“Love God; love others; do your best in all you do, even if you fall short!”

Ifs Fall God Love

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“I think it doesn't matter if you are the best surfer in the world. I'm going to try to be the best surfer I can be. It's not all about competing and being the best. It's more about having fun and just doing what you love.”

Ifs Thinking World Trying I Can Matter Fun Having Fun Being The Best Competing What You Love Surfer Doing What You Love

Author:Bethany Hamilton

About the Author

Born: February 8, 1990
Known for: Surfer
Quotes: 78

Books & Sources

Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family and Fighting to Get Back on the BoardRelated source material

Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the BoardRelated source material

Soul Surfer Devotions: Daily Thoughts to Charge Your LifeRelated source material

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