text: “In the beginning I was going to my old ways and catching bad waves, just doing dumb things, so I finally told myself to calm down and just ride waves,” Simpson said. “Just look at a wave and if I like it, just go and surf it out which ended up working out in the end. I’ve never been in his position going for a World Title being way up there and I’m sure he’s disappointed. I mean I’m not on tour this year and have no pressure but you still feel the nerves. I still feel like I’m good enough to be here and just want to surf well.”