Fear and New Tricks
My resistance to trying new tricks as I get older is fear of not being able to do them.
Tony Hawk
Legendary skateboarder, first to land a 900 and creator of a multi-billion dollar empire.
All moments: Tony Hawk
- Success Beyond Money — Tony Hawk
Success is not just about winning - it's about progression and personal growth.
- An Emotional Journey Through History — Tony Hawk
The highest point is right before you fall.
- Passion Leads the Way — Tony Hawk
Finding what truly inspires you and pursuing it with full energy - that's what life is about.
- The 900 Dream — Tony Hawk
Landing that 900 took countless attempts and failures, but it was possible.
- Legacy Through Generations — Tony Hawk
I just kept pushing myself to do the impossible, and that shaped my career.
- Work Harder Than Everyone — Tony Hawk
If you want to be the best, you have to work harder than everyone else.
Related moments
- Age Is Not a Number — David Bowie
At 40, I feel younger than ever. Age is a state of mind.
- The Long Road Home — Elton John
I spent so much time searching for who I was that I almost missed my life.
- Eighty-Four Years of Wisdom — Quincy Jones
Don't carry a grudge. Forgiveness is the key to freedom.
- Killers and Cinema Future — Martin Scorsese
The future of cinema is in danger because people forget why we make films
- Loss and Adaptation — Paul Simon
When we lose something important, we discover new ways to be.
- Activism of the Heart — Sting
I fear for the planet, but I believe in people. Each of us can be a voice for change.