3 types of people you should have in your circle

 Let's face it, we are drawn to people like us, to remain in our so called "comfort zone." While I think that this is great and that most of these "comfort zone friends" will be some of your very best friends while other may not, is it possible that they may be holding you back from reaching certain goals in your life?? Kind of a tough question to answer, huh?

Well, take a moment to think about your closest friends, work colleagues, etc. Now, do they fall into one of these 3 categories?

1. Dreamers and the Doers

2. Believers and Thinkers

3. Those who see greatness within you, even when you don't see it yourself.

I'm glad to say that some of my friend would definitely fall into one or more of these categories and I can confidently say that these people are the one's that have had the most positive impact on me and my family. I've got to admit, there's nothing better than a true friend! 

Remember: "It's very important to surround yourself with people you can learn from." ~ Reba McEntire

Keep the dream alive #WildChildStyle ~The Wildchild

Face Your Fears... It's Good for You!

What almost kills you makes you stronger.Extreme sports and dangerous physical challenges boost your mental makeup, finds a new study in the Journal of Health Psychology.

Australian researchers defined extreme sports as those activities that involve “the potential destruction of the physical self”—basically, your ass is on the line. (Think BASE jumping, waterfall kayaking, and big-wave surfing.)

Travis Rice during the Art of Flight

Here’s the good news: You don’t have to jump off a building or surf Mavericks in order to experience the fulfillment outlined in the research. Whether you’re quitting your job to start a new business or simply signing up for a Tough Mudder, if the activity scares the hell out of you, fighting through that fear will provide psychological benefits similar to those observed in the study, Brymer says. Just don’t be reckless. “Do your homework, and make sure you’re physically and mentally prepared.” 

After a series of interviews with 15 experienced extreme athletes—that is, not dead—the study authors found that overcoming intense fear leads to “transformational” changes in confidence and sense of self. Put simply, overcoming physical terror increases life-fulfillment and psychological well-being, the study shows.

When you get down to it, fear stems from a lack of faith in yourself and your ability, explains study coauthor Eric Brymer, Ph.D., a psychologist at Queensland University of Technology. And so when you defeat your fears, you’re proving to yourself that you’re capable—an experience that has major psychological advantages that will ripple throughout your life, he adds.

(Courtesy of Markham Heid http://news.menshealth.com/why-extreme-sports-make-you-a-better-man/2013/04/14/) 

TOP INFLUENCERS IN ACTION SPORTS - WHO DO YOU THINK IS #1

After much debate, the No. 1 spot was awarded to surfer Kelly Slater, the youngest and oldest world champion in ASP history. Though he fell just short of winning a 12th ASP World Tour title when Australian Joel Parkinson earned the coveted award in the second-to-last heat of the season at the Billabong Pipeline Masters in December, Slater still has 11 world titles to his name, which is a full seven more than the next-closest surfer, Mark Richards. Slater has the most event wins in ASP history (51), and in 2012 alone, he notched three tour stop victories. The ASP lists his career winnings at $3,425,705. Not bad for an action sports athlete.

On top of that, Slater is involved with international efforts to conserve ocean ecosystems, and he's donated time and money to help poverty-stricken communities around the world. Slater's list of competitive accolades is innumerable, but perhaps most poignant, at one month shy of his 41st birthday, he shows zero signs of slowing down. He continues to dominate at the highest level of surfing and proves year in and year out that age really is just a couple of digits

Slater may not be world champ this year, and even amid rumors that he's retiring, his influence over surfing and the broader action sports industry is undeniable. Visit a beach, a surf shop or a high school in Southern California, Florida or Brazil, and you'll see hints of Slater's reach. Long after he's done competing -- if that ever happens -- Slater will still be the one people are talking about, the one setting the benchmark for others to follow.

You may not agree with everyone on this list. And certainly, there are names we are missing. But hopefully, we can all agree on this: Action sports would not be the same without the presence of these 50 talented and inspiring people. (Huge shout out to ESPN X Games for creating this list) To check out the full list of action sports athletes visit: http://xgames.espn.go.com/article/8793102/50-most-influential-people-action-sports 

The New 2013 Lineup for Ronix Wakeboards

Check Out Some Sick Deals on 2012 Gear and the Freshness of 2013!

For those of you that may not be too familiar with the Ronix Wakeboard Family, here's a quick history... 

Ronix wakeboards was founded in 2005 with some of the biggest pioneers and riders in the world of wakeboarding. Ronix wakeboards has a Research & Devleopment (aka Shred Crew) with over 100 years of experience in the watersports manufacturing industry and is responsible for much of the cutting edge technology that we see in the sport of wakeboarding, wakesurfing and wakeskating worldwide and most importantly in the Ronix product line. 

Ronix Wakeboards

Ronix wakeboards was founded in 2005 with some of the biggest pioneers and riders in the world of wakeboarding. Ronix wakeboards has a Research & Devleopment (aka Shred Crew) with over 100 years of experience in the watersports manufacturing industry and is responsible for much of the cutting edge technology that we see in the sport of wakeboarding, wakesurfing and wakeskating worldwide and most importantly in the Ronix product line.

Click Here to Check Out the entire Ronix Wakeboard Product Line

Ronix Pro Riders Include: 

• DANNY HARF
• PARKS BONIFAY
• CHAD SHARPE
• ADAM ERRINGTON
• DEAN SMITH
• REED HANSEN
• HAYLEY SMITH
• ERIK RUCK
• MARC ROSSITER
• DIETER HUMPSCH

Liquid Force Wakeboards

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About Liquid Force Wakeboards:

Liquid Force has worked super hard at building season upon season to bring you new lineups. The results of the relentless efforts of their stoked and committed team is simply THE BEST PRODUCT LINE IN THE HISTORY OF THE SPORT!!

Liquid Force is proud and inspired by their aggressive team of pro and amateur riders who come up with amazing ideas on how to make the sport more fun. They challenged Liquid Force to make their dreams a reality. From Shane's idea of a closed toe boot that gives unbelievable control to Shawn's idea for bindings that you can put on like your favorite pair of skate shoes, to Phil's idea for a board that pops like a MUTHA but lands as soft as your favorite down pillow - Liquid Force put their more than 100 years of combined wake experience together- and pulled it off!

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Go Pro HD - Ride the Wake

There is no way that I couldn't post this footy with the new Go Pro HD! So Sick!