I've never been competitive - the main reason why I stay away from big-named, crowded breaks. I'd rather go find a closed-out beach break and have it to myself, than paddle out at Trestles or Blacks and deal with every D-list pro in the area trying to get their picture taken.
I can understand being competitive if you have a family and need to pay all the bills associated with that... and wanting to leave them something financially when you die.
I don't have a family and am lucky if I have 30 good years left. Why bust my ass for a nicer house or car, when my house and car are fine? Most of us will be dead within 40 years and it won't mean sh!t who had what. Enjoy the ride.
I can understand being competitive if you have a family and need to pay all the bills associated with that... and wanting to leave them something financially when you die.
I don't have a family and am lucky if I have 30 good years left. Why bust my ass for a nicer house or car, when my house and car are fine? Most of us will be dead within 40 years and it won't mean sh!t who had what. Enjoy the ride.