A Podcast Style Conversation With A Burnout Stoke Ambassador

 

I’m Eric J. Cedeno, a Burnout Stoke Ambassador, author of more than 60 books, competitive surfer, artist, musician, surfboard builder and high-performance longboard shaper. I’ve spent 24 years working in aerospace, while also pursuing a wide range of creative and athletic interests outside of work.

We talk about:

• Publishing more than 60 books and the creative process behind them
• Competitive surfing and the lessons it has taught me
• Art, creating artwork, and participating in art shows
• Building wooden surfboards and shaping high-performance longboards
• Playing guitar and ukulele, including ASL songs
• My first 32-mile Catalina Classic paddleboard race
• 24 years working in the aerospace industryU
• sing Excel and data to track and analyze surf statistics
• The many hobbies and projects that keep life interesting
• Near-death experiences and how they can change your perspective
• Some special shoutouts to people and organizations along the way
• Life advice, lessons learned, and thoughts on self improvement

This conversation is really about much more than surfing. It’s about creativity, curiosity, persistence, trying new things, and making the most of the time we have. Thanks to Burnout Stoke for having me on and for creating a space where we could have such a wide-ranging conversation. If you enjoy surfing, creativity, art, music, books, surfboard building, interesting life stories, or simply hearing about the different paths one person can take, I hope you enjoy the conversation.

60+ Books, Surfing, Art, Music & More | A Conversation with Eric J. Cedeno

No Bad Tides by Eric Cedeno

In this podcast-style conversation with Burnout Stoke, we dive into the many different passions, adventures, and experiences that have shaped my life.

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Custom 9'1 from Soul Performance Surf & Skate

 

I got a call from my friends at Soul Performance Surf & Skate and they said I had to try out this custom longboard. Oh for sure! Say less, I'm on my way! I picked it and gave it a fresh wax job since it had never been ridden before. Next up was to find some waves to test drive the board on. The surf in the south bay was on the small side, but there were still some fun waves to be found at El Porto. 

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No Bad Tides by Eric Cedeno

I got the chance to test drive this custom 9'1 carbon fiber/ Cork longboard shaped by Mark Brog at Soul Performance. It has a deep spoon with channels in the nose that make nose riding stable and fast. Check them out at https://soulperformance.com

It's a very versatile board. Strong and not that heavy. Fast glide when dropping into waves. It really holds the nose well in the critical sections. I really need to give this board a test drive at point break, like Malibu or take it down to Ofre. Overall its a great board and I'm looking forward to my next board meeting.

 

I've been battling some surf related PTSD so I created this Pre Surf Meditation to help get that groove back. It's a quick 5 minute video and covers everything that a recovering surfer or a new surfer needs to boost confidence and wave count. Let me know what might be missing and maybe I'll add it to the next version. Check it out: 

No Bad Tides Pre Surf Meditation

No Bad Tides by Eric Cedeno

This video is for entertainment purposes only. Please don't operate heavy machinery or do anything that requires your attention so you can zone out and completely enjoy this Pre Surf Mediation. This Pre Surf Mediation is here to help you boost you confidence both in and out of the water. It works best if you listen to it before and after every surf session! More surf tips at

https://nobadtides.blogspot.com/   / nobadtides  

A Few Fun Facts About Me (@NoBadTides)

 

I usually tend to share stories about the people that inspire me, but today I'm going to share a little about myself in these short videos so you can know me a little better... Let's get to it:

Fun Facts About Me

No Bad Tides by Eric Cedeno

Follow me at: Instagram: @NoBadTides Surf Blog: https://nobadtides.blogspot.com/ Music Blog: https://nobadtidesmusicalreminders.bl...

Just a few moments of me painting and reading from my book No Bad Tides Surfing Strategies For Life

No Bad Tides by Eric Cedeno

Should I paint and read some more? (comment below) Follow me at: Instagram: @NoBadTides Surf Blog: https://nobadtides.blogspot.com/ Music Blog: https://nobadtidesmusicalreminders.bl...