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What does Freddie's session on Scandinavia's biggest wave have to tell us about life and creativity?

Apr 29, 2024
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My latest episode with Swedish surfer Freddie Meadows is already shaping up to be a bit of a Looking Sideways classic. Listen below if you’ve still not checked this one out:

Episode 229: Freddie Meadows - RÁN

Episode 229: Freddie Meadows - RÁN

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April 17, 2024
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Sure, Freddie’s tale about surfing Scandinavia’s biggest wave had listeners agog (especially the bit where he got dragged across the reef).

But equally compelling was his thoughtful, cerebral and occasionally transcendental approach to this feat in particular and surfing in general.

With all that in mind, here are five lessons on life and creativity we learned from my conversation with Freddie.

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