John John Florence on Fatherhood, the Olympics, and His Evolving Approach to Competition

A Conversation with the Reigning World Surf League Champion

John John Florence is one of the most successful surfers in the world. He has won multiple world titles, including the World Surf League (WSL) Championship in 2016 and 2017. John John is a role model for many young surfers and his recent decision to take a break from competitive surfing has been met with a lot of interest. In this blog post, John John talks about his decision to take a break, his new role as a father, and his future plans.

On his decision to take a break from competitive surfing

John John says that his decision to take a break from competitive surfing was a difficult one. He loves competing and he is very grateful for all the success he has had in his career. However, John John also feels that he needs to take some time to focus on his family and his personal life. He wants to be a good father to his young son and he wants to be able to spend more time with his family and friends.

John John also says that he feels like he needs to take some time to rediscover his love for surfing. He has been competing for so long that he feels like he has lost some of the joy that he used to have when he was just surfing for fun. John John hopes that taking a break from competition will help him to rediscover his love for surfing and to come back stronger than ever.

On his new role as a father

John John says that being a father is the most amazing thing in the world. He loves spending time with his son and he is so grateful for the opportunity to be a father. John John says that being a father has changed his perspective on life and he is now more motivated than ever to be a good role model for his son.

John John also says that being a father has made him more patient and understanding. He is now able to see things from a different perspective and he is more willing to forgive others. John John says that being a father has made him a better person.

On his future plans

John John says that he is not sure what the future holds for him. He is taking some time to focus on his family and his personal life, but he knows that he will eventually return to competitive surfing. John John says that he is excited for the future and he is looking forward to seeing what it holds.

In the meantime, John John is enjoying his time away from competitive surfing. He is spending more time with his family and friends, and he is surfing for fun. John John says that he is feeling happier and more relaxed than he has in a long time.