Make Your Own Waves: The Surfer's Rules for Innovators and Entrepreneurs

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Like the ocean, the marketplace constantly changes and today's cresting reward becomes tomorrow's crashing risk. Before you venture out, take a lesson from the experts: big wave surfers. Like successful entrepreneurs, they rely on preparation, passion, and persistence—and they relish a challenge. So it's no surprise that countless surfers have pioneered products and launched thriving businesses (GoPro Cameras, O'Neil, Reef, Quicksilver).Packed with stories of surf innovators, entrepreneurs, and legends, Make Your Own Waves reveals 10 rules of the water, including:Learn to swim—the basics set the stage for everythingGet wet—you can't succeed if you stick to the shoreAlways look "outside"—watch for what's coming or you may miss a better opportunityCommit, charge, shred—you have to go all out to be all inNever turn your back on the ocean—always stay in touch with the marketplace...