So who gets to have their picture in this great magazine? So who gets to get interviewed after winning a major event like the Eddie? So who gets to be the next Noah Johnson and Johnny Boy? The answer is both simple and complex.

Simple, you have the fire. Fire in terms of surfing is defined as the interest to devote yourself to your sport, the excitement to surf with style and power, the intensity to be competitive and the passion to hang in there and become "somebody."

Complex, you have to develop and maintain your mind, body and spirit to perform at your best. Mentally, you must be able to relax under pressure and give your best effort. Consider the feat of Noah Johnson in winning the Eddie. Physically, you must be able to focus, to combine a thought and feeling to produce a particular "state." Consider Johnny Boy having the power to destroy the Back Door. Spiritually, you have to make good on your decision to be great. Consider the difference between the super "hots" that are winning on tour and those that are staying home.

To get in this magazine, to win big and/or replace Noah and Johnny Boy you have to have fire and develop all of your talent to the max. Keep it simple if you want to accomplish any of the feats I have mentioned you will "Fuel the Fire and Perform with Passion."