September 2023
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Lessons from Skateboarding: Ryan Sheckler on Failure, Perseverance, and the Importance of Finding Community.
On Hawk vs. Wolf Episode 113, Ryan Sheckler discusses his experiences growing up in skateboarding and overcoming massive challenges on and off the board with Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis. Ryan’s experiences are rich with insights about managing failure, the courage to persevere, and the importance of building a community. Check out the full episode Continue reading
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What looks easy is merely the result of consistent focus.
I met a young skateboarder who really impressed me with the technical difficulty his tricks and the consistency with which he executed those tricks. When I asked when he’d learned those tricks, and if he’d learned them recently, his answer surprised me. “I’ve been doing these tricks since I was 12 years old.” He had Continue reading
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Not all time in life is equal.
This is especially true in skateboarding. The time in your teens and 20’s are prime years with fewer responsibilities and better health (a gift of youth), making this time in life unlike any other that follows when it comes to skateboarding opportunities. Aging, family life, and work responsibilities become increasingly significant barriers to investing time Continue reading
the Practical Skateboarder 