Kelly Slater is intriguing. All great performers are, but for surfers Kelly holds a special place within. Hate him or love him the guy has cracked open the sport like no other and continues to lead the way in ways that go over most surfer's heads. Sports Illustrated writer Gary Smith wrote as transparent a piece on Slater as I've read, painting a very vivid portrait of Slater's progression of heart, mind and soul. We idolize the individual in this culture, but are just now learning of the deeper meaning of "the oneness of No. 1."
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"You're not comfortable being Number 1, are you? Kelly broke down. His life's quest had swept him right past his big brother, far beyond what that little boy in the cinder-block tract house had really wanted: to bring everyone together, to be a bridge. He'd kept his trophies hidden in gear bags and car trunks, loathed being the alpha male; no one had taught him about the oneness of No. 1.
Which meant he should do ... nothing, said Trevor. Awareness. Just let the light and the breeze do their work. Watch the guilt and fear and anger begin to evaporate. But what would he compete out of, once they lost their force?
Why not out of what you want? asked the Ironman. Why not out of love?"
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