Why I have to Quit.

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  • @Nico_GER7
    @Nico_GER7  ปีที่แล้ว +147

    It’s time to say ‚Thank you’. I decided to quit my position at Starboard. A little more than two years ago I was offered to lead the way for and manage a brand that is known to lead innovation in my favorite sport in the world, windsurfing. For me it still is crazy to believe that a then 25-year-old, without finished university degree is trusted with with such responsibility.
    Perhaps this is part of the innovative approach of Svein Rasmussen, who has believed in my abilities, trusted in my leadership, shared all his knowledge and experience with me, and I have therefore I have seen as one of my mentors over the last two years. Thank you, Svein. Thank you for everyone I had the pleasure to work with over the last two years - it’s definitely been a ride.
    A ride that I didn’t expect. It wasn’t in the path I set out for myself as a professional windsurfer, but it was an opportunity I didn’t want to miss and am happy to have taken.
    After two years of successfully juggling the management of @starboardwindsurfing, windsurf on a world class level, make the best possible windsurfing content for the biggest windsurfing community on TH-cam, becoming a co-owner of @surfcenter_com and joining this incredible team, developing new products for @surlasession, it was time to reset my focus.
    It’s been beyond demanding and I felt like it was time for a step up in either of my endeavors.
    Going two years back in time, I felt like I had some unfinished business in racing. It’s what I started this journey for and to this day I still can’t stand loosing a race 😄.
    So, to end this one on a positive note: I’m happy to be able to reset my focus to competitions while of course bringing the most entertaining and informative content for you guys and girls.
    Windsurfing forever. ⚡🤘

    • @rokowoju8558
      @rokowoju8558 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you, I got in to windsurfing only 3,5 years ago and it saved my life and marriage ( we are both doing it), I literally changed my life to run around windsurfing, left London for coast, build my own camper/adventure van. During covid it was a bliss to watch your videos - one advise, if something affects you in negative way move away from it, don't look back enjoy life. All the best from UK and we will pop in to your shop in the future. RAD

    • @ye360_the_dark
      @ye360_the_dark ปีที่แล้ว

      Please stay

    • @ye360_the_dark
      @ye360_the_dark ปีที่แล้ว

      Your videoes are helping me so much.

    • @wilcootte7408
      @wilcootte7408 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very impressive to make this step. All the best!

    • @naturepro5643
      @naturepro5643 ปีที่แล้ว

      Again! out of Windsurf i have learned from you, i am also learning how short life is going on, yes from one of the very sympathic and ofcourse the best Windsurfer in the world.
      i wish you the best!

  • @WindsurfingTV
    @WindsurfingTV ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Well, I'll be honest... that makes me feel better!! I struggle to keep up with the things I do... and you were doing 10x more!! At least now you're only doing 7 x more!! haha... good luck matey!

    • @Nico_GER7
      @Nico_GER7  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! Thanks for the honest comment, Ben. See you soon 🤘

  • @notyouraveragewindsurfer
    @notyouraveragewindsurfer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing Nico! sending love and good energy your way!

  • @tginejim
    @tginejim ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best of luck!!! Thanks for being so honest, no doubt it will help many people.

  • @westcoastvisuals
    @westcoastvisuals ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Nico! Keep up the good work and good luck in the future!

  • @tjarkmchenky
    @tjarkmchenky ปีที่แล้ว +12

    3:22: "the greatest discomford in life is not a cold shower in the morning, doing meetings we dont want to do of forcing us to go to the gym. It's understanding who we are and who we want to become."
    Great words! ❤️🙏
    I',m really sure you have chosen a lot of good descisions in life and this one is one more too!

  • @francoisf195
    @francoisf195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for all you did and all you're going to do 👍💪

  • @mikenicholls8901
    @mikenicholls8901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've loved your videos and found them very helpful. So I'm sad you're going, but good luck and best wishes. Hope you'll come back to us one day!
    Thank you.

    • @Nico_GER7
      @Nico_GER7  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I Never Said im stopping Videos 😄

  • @angifistie
    @angifistie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you are happy we are happy Nico! Keep up the good work!🙏

  • @ScrattleGG
    @ScrattleGG ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You inspire and teach me among many others. That is a valuable contribution to society. Best wishes going forward, onwards towards new disapointments as my dear mother always says

  • @speon
    @speon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Solid advice. I've enjoyed all your content thus far, and look forward to following along with your future endeavors!

  • @bobnobels4873
    @bobnobels4873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good decision Nico you are wise man, thanks a lot for a the inspiring content my friend , I will miss you !

  • @richardkorbeeck7762
    @richardkorbeeck7762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks nico for your insparation the last years
    Richard

  • @thomasbohn5034
    @thomasbohn5034 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for “making windsurfing great again” in my life. Your videos have inspired me to explore who I am and have helped shape a clear vision for the future. Looking forward to watching your progress on the race course🙌

  • @alfovebraseth
    @alfovebraseth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To listen and follow our "inner voice" is so important, good luck - looking forward to the journey🙂

  • @artem4ik_sail
    @artem4ik_sail ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good luck Nico! Everything will go great, I am sure about that. Thank you for motivating others having similar struggles and fears to make such decisions.. You are a great person and you will succeed for sure!

  • @유잭-k4r
    @유잭-k4r ปีที่แล้ว +1

    고생했습니다. 제일 좋아하던 윈드서핑 체널이었는데 아쉽네요. ㅎㅎ
    앞으로 다른 활동도 잘 되길 바랍니다.

  • @tristan_krn
    @tristan_krn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so very much, Nico! Good luck with your future endeavours.

  • @stevenl3411
    @stevenl3411 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really hope for you that you made the right decisions. Heads up and keep the wind in your sails!

  • @kekko7072
    @kekko7072 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    😢. Happy to se you on yt❤

  • @clarencemacalister8208
    @clarencemacalister8208 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your content, inspiration and attitude is the best. You have given so much to windsurfing- respect.

  • @mihelbergel
    @mihelbergel ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nico, you have done an amazing job with everything! I'm so thankful to know you and for all of your videos and contributions to the sport. Thank you!

  • @pajmd
    @pajmd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish you all the best in your new projects!

  • @a1pestservice
    @a1pestservice ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A new chapter, life goes on, ups and downs. Only one person can drive the way you live, and that's yourself. Enjoy life as much as you can and let others share that as much as you can make that happen, many thanks, till your next adventure.

  • @mmilhazes
    @mmilhazes ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My friend you Can't do everything!! For sure you made the right decision focusing in few things than a lot of things!! I have been there and had the same issues!! Well done for making this wise decision!! These thing you have to go through are very hard but make you grow!!! 👏👏💪💪

  • @alexandersmirnov7399
    @alexandersmirnov7399 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nico - keep inspiring the wonderful world of windsurfing! Good luck in your new beginnings and see you again soon in new formats! 😎

  • @NirHL
    @NirHL ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Honestly I'm very happy for you Nico. I've been watching your videos for a while and you seemed to be more and more exhausted each video
    Do what's good for you

  • @arthurm4709
    @arthurm4709 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Nico, i have been following you for a very little time and seeing you make these kind of decisions show a great leader foundation for more in life. See you

  • @a.fernandes806
    @a.fernandes806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Best of luck @Nico all the Success
    Enjoy the RIDE & keep it ON 🤙🤙🤙

  • @MarioKuempel
    @MarioKuempel ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good decision, take good care of yourself!

    • @Nico_GER7
      @Nico_GER7  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Entschuldigung, aber wer sind Sie?

    • @MarioKuempel
      @MarioKuempel ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nico_GER7 naaaa hör mal!

    • @Nico_GER7
      @Nico_GER7  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarioKuempel Danke mein Freund 🙂

  • @dennisboisen
    @dennisboisen ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bravo!!
    Takes a grown person, to know when to step down and walk away.
    Good for you kid

  • @stuartrogers4827
    @stuartrogers4827 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not in doing what you like, but liking what you do is the secret to happiness. Wishing you luck in whatever endeavours and challenges you face.

  • @guido-5008
    @guido-5008 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hallo Nico und Team,
    vielen Dank für die tollen Berichte aus der Welt des Windsurfens und alles Gute für die Zukunft

  • @바람감성
    @바람감성 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greatest cheers Nico!! Hope the wind always blow behind your back. I enjoyed watching your video so much and would like to deliver my sincere gratitude to all your effort given to the windsurfing society.

  • @ДмКр-з6с
    @ДмКр-з6с ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is hard but right decision Nico. Competition is what motivate the most! So many things to do to go on top of the tops! Godspeed man, and windsurf forever!!!!

  • @gussinklo
    @gussinklo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good winds Nico! I'm impressed and a bit silent by your personal insights. It takes quite some courage! 🤙 hang loose!

  • @whynowind
    @whynowind ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good for you. Pursuing what really matters to you is what will leave you later with no regrets! Wise decision!

  • @AZ6780810809
    @AZ6780810809 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a honest video, be yourself, listen to your heart, body and brain
    Do what you like whatever it is and if you don'tike it anymore, learn why that is, whats the reason, in the end stop that, cause it causes negative energy and thats not what you want.
    Thnx for sharing, talking about yourself and feelings,that is key in life, not only about the fun stuff, but also the sad things that happens in everybodies life's and make your way to deal with that, you will become a better version of yourself, 100%, talk about it and heal, express your emotions, we all have that, thats not what your learn at school, you have to find it buy by yourself
    Loved the surf content you made, its not gone, still here on TH-cam
    Good luck on your journey in life on this beautifull blue planet XXX❤
    Robert - Alkmaar - The Netherlands🤙

  • @jm-bc1gv
    @jm-bc1gv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I trod a different path but similar choices. I support you 100%. live life to the fullest for yourself and not for anyone else. :)

  • @romantisch
    @romantisch ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It‘s good to get some feeling of control back in life. Same as in windsurfing. Good luck for the projects to come Nico.

  • @ajwood8920
    @ajwood8920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude ur a legend, mid way through learning I stated u toob ing, Mei Taki(thanks) u taught me a lot p.s have kids haven't been out for 3 years still watch though

  • @ezrayanke2027
    @ezrayanke2027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish you luck with everything going forward! Enjoying the little things in life is one of the most important things to do.

  • @rmacalus82
    @rmacalus82 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for all you've done so far and good luck for all what's coming! Keep inspiring people! 🙂

  • @Jhoekstra
    @Jhoekstra ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your experience Nico. I wish you succes and happiness in life! Wir sehen uns auf das Wasser einen Tag

  • @jbrink3122
    @jbrink3122 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish you all the best Nico ! Thanks 🤙🤙

  • @konradmajsterszef7899
    @konradmajsterszef7899 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just, good luck man and have more time for windsurfing :)

  • @stefankinnestrand6978
    @stefankinnestrand6978 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the honesty and talking about the hard tradeoffs and decisions in life! Sometimes less is more and focus can be the key to happiness and progression.

  • @skipgonsalves81
    @skipgonsalves81 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Change is a strange thing, it cannot be denied. It can help you find yourself or make you lose your pride." Jerry Santo. I was taught to be at peace with yourself, not to seek judgement from others. So the decisions you make in your life are yours to make; no judgement from here. Thank you for taking us on the journey with you.

    • @julzCalz
      @julzCalz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Skip, good to see you here! Wise words 😊

  • @siman1969
    @siman1969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hallo Nico, ich hab deine Kommentare immer geliebt, ein neuen Weg ist ok-- brauchen wir alle, you have a lot of options not only in windsurfing-- your strength lies in working with peolpe and motivating them --- good luck --start a family for one -- -is challenging ;)

  • @JonassTass
    @JonassTass ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sad to hear that you quit starboard but i wish all the good luck to you on your next adventure with the next brand.

  • @taylorshull6735
    @taylorshull6735 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was a beginner windsurfer when you started your channel - and I've gotten so much better with your tips! The motivation you created for me was nothing short of phenomenal. I look forward to watching your new content as well as re-watching your original content. You rock Nico! Thank you so much for everything you've done. You've made a difference for me and so many others.

  • @friedmanroy
    @friedmanroy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nico, you are very special person. An inspiration to many of us.

  • @surfer_d
    @surfer_d ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All life decissions will make sense looking backwards. Enjoy the ride. Keep challenging yourself.

  • @shayne_klauke
    @shayne_klauke ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thats a big step.. at the end of the day you gota do what you like the most, and what you think is the Best for you! Keep going!!!

  • @williamtech4668
    @williamtech4668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was sometimes indeed wondering how is he doing all that! Lisn to your guts :)

  • @westwindsailer
    @westwindsailer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see you'll still keep the content going, right on! Myself and a windsurfer friend watch your stuff, it is -26 here in our part of Canada ,-35 with windchill, windy ,but too cold to even ski, so we appreciate the mental health help.

  • @lizborberg6339
    @lizborberg6339 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You continue to be a leader and role model by not being scared to make a change when life isn't giving you what you need. I'll look forward to your next work, whatever that is, and keep an eye out for you on the podium. All the best! 💛

  • @timesque
    @timesque ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish you the best for the upcoming season : good results, but more importantly, great sessions and great time on the water!! You're a legend!!

  • @Stefan-vn8ve
    @Stefan-vn8ve ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see you going back to laser focused competition! True inspiration with all the different endeavors you've had, and also the insight to tune back to competition.

  • @rus_arab_coop
    @rus_arab_coop ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We love you dude❤ hope to see u somewhere! 😢

  • @rcggijzen
    @rcggijzen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely not the easiest path to follow, respect for following your heart. Still seems pretty challenging - if not impossible- to combine being a professional windsurfer with (co-) running a windsurfcenter, maintaining a highly visible youtube-channels, earning enough money to stay afloat and still have enough time left to relax a bit with friends now and then. But hey, good luck chasing your dream!

  • @rubingeurts1
    @rubingeurts1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Respect Nico 👊🏼, good to start adventures as you did past years, AND be true to what motivates you the most.

  • @paulobu9420
    @paulobu9420 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your videos, they’ve been a great source of learning and inspiration. Best of luck in your next projects!

  • @Schimpy99
    @Schimpy99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy that you could find out what really gets you going still Nico! These are no easy choices, and there definitely will be similar ones in the future. Hope you will keep the same strength you always show and face these head on!

  • @anthonystanden5073
    @anthonystanden5073 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good luck for the future Nico

  • @ArmelPrigent
    @ArmelPrigent ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Your sincerity is rare and touching. All the best to your plans!

  • @thiesjohnsen6961
    @thiesjohnsen6961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for everything you have done and brought to us and good luck for the next season and in general for everything you are doing
    Windsurfing forever!🤙

  • @etiennestott8720
    @etiennestott8720 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video Nico. I am an Olympic champion in canoe slalom, but I have been learning windsurfing for about 18months. I watched your videos a lot and I have learned all of my (limited!!!) skills from TH-cam. So I am grateful for the time and effort you have put into sharing your knowledge. And I admire the clear way you have communicated your thinking here. It makes sense and I wish you all the best in your next efforts :-)

  • @jimjybe
    @jimjybe ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos, thank you for your contributions which will remain a gift to many generations to come. Life is short, do what you love, always be kind to yourself and others!

  • @philreeves1178
    @philreeves1178 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Nico for such great content in your videos. You always are very professional and helpful in what you do. Well done for making tough decisions for your own well being.

  • @tobiasdesjardins9880
    @tobiasdesjardins9880 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's time for me to say thank you to you Nico. My 2 boys and I started windsurfing at Cabrillo in LA during the summer of 2020 (during the Covid lock down). Your videos were a big help while I was trying to get the boys to stick with it until they fell in love with windsurfing. It worked. We are all hooked. Thank you for your part in that, for the excellent videos, and for role modelling the importance of taking care of our mental health. We wish you well and look forward to following your adventures in the future.

  • @SvenElshoecht77
    @SvenElshoecht77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing this Nico. Once again very inspiring. Very much looking forward to seeing you kick ass in the competitions. (maybe putting superglue on the other competitors feet can help a little ;-))

  • @Alanwunsch
    @Alanwunsch ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nico, you are the best windsurf content creator! Stay strong. ;) Cheers from Brazil!

  • @gudrunfliegner7920
    @gudrunfliegner7920 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My First thought was, that you would stop making Videos. Because they are great!

  • @jonathanepstein948
    @jonathanepstein948 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is windsurfing but pure delight made corporeal by the union of body, environment and technology? Good for you for recognizing that the delight wasn't happening and doing something to bring it back. I wish you every good fortune.

  • @vincegum974
    @vincegum974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations. And goodluck on competing!

  • @sipkebijlsma
    @sipkebijlsma ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It takes courage to decide like this: to pursue things in life that make you happy instead of going for a financially safer position. And make a contribution to society ! Wise words an decision. Bravo.

  • @charlieroberts8217
    @charlieroberts8217 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the last two years, very enjoyable.

  • @borissaksida3302
    @borissaksida3302 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICO hvala ti ,lepa odločitev,pa imaš tudi svoje življene....upam da gugl zna tole prevesti,,
    se trudim naše pisat pravilno!Uživaj!lp Boris!

  • @ARQJLPM
    @ARQJLPM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gracias Nico. Good luck and go ahead.

  • @teeropita3208
    @teeropita3208 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thought you were gonna quit windsurfing for a second-
    I hope your decision makes you happy and also have a greater performance in racing.

  • @johnnywalker9067
    @johnnywalker9067 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In this day and age, where a lot of young people have so many possibilities in theory, it is very difficult to focus. Go, where you want to go, is a very good advice for someone, who has choices. Why do you have choices. Well: Because you got a certain skillset through your genes, you probably had a sheltered upbringing, a good education and some support in developing your ideas in sports and life. Someone like you can get anywhere. And the group of professionals, that now spring up everywhere, who call themself coaches, they live of the money, of those poor chaps, who try to live the same dream, yet have not the skillset you have. Same thing, different circumstances, different outcome.
    Good luck!

  • @shawnli9258
    @shawnli9258 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just want to say thank you Nico for all the contents created and i absolutely love them. All the best ahead :)

  • @karltkng
    @karltkng ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks Nico. I enjoy watching your channel very much! All the best!

  • @jaestalayo
    @jaestalayo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Windsurfing is a small community of great people and you are an excellent ambassador Nico! Thanks for so many good moments so far! Best wishes and wind gusts!

  • @renaud1978
    @renaud1978 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot for all those contents, I know how much works this means and sometimes it is not rewarding, you must be really proud because very few people can achieve what you have been doing so far so just take the time to think your top priorities, but in my opinion you clearly are gifted for management + transmission to others ! good luck is not how I will end but rather be good to yourself ;-) !

  • @lehua16
    @lehua16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect to your honesty 💜🙏 It’s nice to be kind and authentic to ourselves. Different kind of success can come from the place of truthfulness… Thank you for sharing this ! Good luck 😉

  • @romanschumacher7733
    @romanschumacher7733 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Nico, I've been following you for a few years now and I really enjoy watching all your videos. They motivate me not to lose sight of my passion, windsurfing, despite many limitations, and to pursue what I enjoy and what fulfills me. So I admire your decision. I think you should listen to your heart and your body and not always give in to what makes you the most money. I think it's great that you're remembering to give your content your usual quality here on youtube and I'm looking forward to many new videos.🤙

  • @KiteTurbine
    @KiteTurbine ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your honesty Nico.
    You do amazing things.

  • @tim1974beck
    @tim1974beck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfectionism is a cruel taskmaster. Keep searching for the truth about life and it’ll find you. And thanks for the content on here. I’ve really, jealously, enjoyed it!

  • @davebanko3708
    @davebanko3708 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds like you made the right decision!! Wish you only the best!

  • @simonjandrell5897
    @simonjandrell5897 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    no ways thats a shame, but still follow your dreams

  • @mikkelherstal9102
    @mikkelherstal9102 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so sorry to hear that
    Stay Strong

  • @deans.8659
    @deans.8659 ปีที่แล้ว

    We all will miss you and your great videos, Nico! Thanks for sharing and alles Gute für die Zukunft!!!

    • @Nico_GER7
      @Nico_GER7  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The videos will still come!

  • @windlinewatersports
    @windlinewatersports ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best wishes. The unknown rewards

  • @Wacoal34d
    @Wacoal34d ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We are all eagerly awaiting your emergence at the head of the slalom fleet in PWA Nico!!

  • @ggordon4127
    @ggordon4127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So you are just going to wear one suit now. Good for you and looking forward to more videos. Thanks.

  • @didierhenry1
    @didierhenry1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Nico, thx 4 all the motivation you give to others through your work.
    I can understand your way of life, I am introvert and almost only ready for everybody else than my own person.
    The fact that you speak so openly about it in your video just gave me a wake up call.
    Thx fof sharing Nico and good luck to YOU.
    🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @alexvantee6938
    @alexvantee6938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing Nico! I don't think you are quitting, you have just started to care enough about yourself to be you again. It takes a real man to admit he is on over his head and I think you can be proud of yourself doing so! Good luck racing again!!🤙

  • @OdinHoeppner
    @OdinHoeppner ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have a nice time! See ya🤙🏽