On getting up again | Rodney Mullen | TEDxOrangeCoast

Like what /u/No_pants_no_owl was alluding to; Rodney Mullen describes in this video [VIDEO] how he watches videos of kids performing tricks that he's spent his whole life trying to do. It's not the physical achievement of the trick that's the barrier to success, it's the belief that it can even be done. Once you know it can be done... well I'm not saying the rest is easy but you get where I'm going. That's what makes

Rodney Mullen Ted Talk - Getting Up Again [VIDEO] I saw Suicidal Tendencies a few years back and Mike had an awesome rant about skating and life’s lessons it teaches us. Rodney nails it here and allows us a glimpse into his world.

I saw a recent Nine Club podcast that talked about even pros feeling nervous at skate parks and in public. I’m new too and totally understand. It’s all about learning. No one skates like a pro right away, you just put the work in and make it work for you. Take a buddy with you even if they don’t skate. I’ve eaten shit and shed blood, sweat, and tears of my ego when I do. I know I’ll fall again in the future too. It s

You are going to fall, but it builds character [VIDEO]. You're going to get frustrated, and annoyed, but if skateboarding is truly for you, you're going to have fun. If you catch the bug you've found something you'll never want to give up and truly understand the meaning of 'skate or die'. Best tip I can give is learn how to roll when falling and don't land on your hands. Have fun!

if anybody is wondering here's the interview [VIDEO] with Tony Hawk from 2 years ago where he talks a little about that & his injuries that lead to the decision. he also spoke about it in his TED talk [VIDEO]

He talks about it in one of his TED talks [VIDEO]

Oh dude you gotta check this out then. He is such an inspiration for me personally when it comes to skating and not giving up on what you love doing. On getting up again: Rodney Mullen: [VIDEO]

I think you might enjoy this [VIDEO]