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SUMMARY:Trailblazers in Conversation with Shaun Tomson
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DESCRIPTION:Join LA County Librarian and Director\, Dr. Skye Patrick\, for
  a conversation with legendary surfer and author\, Shaun Tomson.\n.\nhttps
 ://lacountylibrary.libnet.info/event/16970817
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>As a former World Surfing Champion and one
  of the most influential figures in modern wave-riding history\, Tomson re
 volutionized professional surfing in the 1970s with his pioneering style a
 nd deep-barrel riding. But beyond his historic athletic career and success
  as an entrepreneur\, he has dedicated his life to inspiring others to nav
 igate the turbulent waves of change and challenge with hope and purpose.</
 p>\n<p>In this engaging conversation\, Dr. Patrick and Tomson will dive in
 to the core philosophies of his bestselling books\, including <a href="htt
 ps://catalog.lacountylibrary.org/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=su
 rfer+code&amp\;qf=AUTHOR%09Author%09Tomson%2C+Shaun%09Tomson%2C+Shaun+%7C%
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 CTitle">Surfer&rsquo\;s Code: 12 Simple Lessons for Riding Through Life</a
 >. They will explore the nature of resilience\, the strength found in comm
 unity\, and how anyone can build a personal "code" to find balance and rid
 e out life&rsquo\;s toughest swells.</p>\n<p>Shaun Tomson is a former Worl
 d Surfing Champion\, bestselling author\, keynote speaker\, and creator of
  The Code Method\, a purpose-driven framework focused on resilience\, lead
 ership\, and personal responsibility. Best known for his book <a href="htt
 ps://catalog.lacountylibrary.org/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=su
 rfer+code&amp\;qf=AUTHOR%09Author%09Tomson%2C+Shaun%09Tomson%2C+Shaun+%7C%
 7C+Tomson%2C+Shaun.%09Tomson%2C+Shaun.&amp\;rt=false%7C%7C%7CTITLE%7C%7C%7
 CTitle\\">Surfer&rsquo\;s Code</a>\, Tomson has shared his message with au
 diences ranging from schools and universities to global companies\, drawin
 g on a life shaped by sport\, adversity\, and a deep commitment to helping
  people live with greater purpose and hope in turbulent times.</p>\nhttps:
 //lacountylibrary.libnet.info/event/16970817
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