If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it. Joel Parkinson badchanceinjury Change image and share on social
You tell your kids that no matter what, you set your goals and you go for them. Whatever it is you achieve, never give up. You want your kids to have that good attitude, the confidence, and the will power to believe in themselves. Joel Parkinson achieveattitudeconfidence share on social
I guess you're only as good as the waves. Joel Parkinson goodguesswave Change image and share on social
Losing one grounds you a bit. I learned a lot after losing the title in 2009, learned that I was probably too intense that year, and when I didn't win, I just felt horrible. Joel Parkinson bitefeltground Change image and share on social
Having so many close calls in my career, it was such an awesome feeling to get that first world title. Joel Parkinson awesomecallcareer Change image and share on social
When I enjoy my surfing, I get good results, and I've always had fun in South Africa. Joel Parkinson africaenjoyfun Change image and share on social
For me, I like to keep it real simple; I just worry about myself, the waves, and my surroundings. Joel Parkinson realsimplesurrounding Change image and share on social
I've been on the tour for 12 years, and the big dream has always been to get a world title. Joel Parkinson bigdreamhave Change image and share on social
In the morning, I'll usually do eggs and toast, but at night I keep it all protein. Joel Parkinson eggmorningnight Change image and share on social
It's the way surfing is - you grow up surfing together, and then you're thrown into a heat at Pipe or a world title bout against one another. Joel Parkinson boutgrowheat Change image and share on social
