Chris Binns: Become Luckier // Surfaid
Chris Binns, known to all as Binnsie, is someone who has always lived 'outside of the matrix'. From working on an oil rig, to the editor-in-chief of a global surf mag, to Red Bull ambassador, to social justice work with refugees in Papua New Guinea, and now promoting Surfaid, a surf challenge to raise funds for medical resources in Indonesia.
From Stab Magazine to Editor-in-Chief at Surfing Life Magazine to Redbull Surfing Consultant
Fly in Fly Out on an oil rig
Tied to social justice and working with refugees in Papua New Guinea
Discover:
- Surf challenge to raise awareness & funds for medical resources in Indonesia
- Hand up not hand out attitude to malaria reductions to combine surfing with philanthropic vibes.
- Emotionality during Covid and the discipline of daily practices - “discipline is freedom” to allow your brain space to focus on other pursuits if healthy habits are non negotiable
- Your network is your net worth : your relationships, friendships and connections are invaluable
- Playing the yes game, having the courage to try and putting yourself in the path of opportunity
- No architecture conversations here, more of a chat with the old friend everyone has
Shoutouts:
- Richard Wiseman research on improving your luck
- John Gollings beautiful Self Portrait