My definition of success is doing what you love. I feel many people do things because they feel they have to, and are hesitant to risk following their passion.
Interpretation
Success is defined by pursuing and engaging in what you love rather than what is expected.
In this quote, Tony Hawk emphasizes that true success comes from doing what one loves instead of merely adhering to societal expectations or obligations. He highlights the common struggle of individuals who, out of fear or obligation, avoid taking the risks necessary to pursue their passions, suggesting that fulfillment and happiness are found in following one's true interests.
In practice
In a motivational speech to students about choosing their career paths.
The pro skaters I know are responsible members of society. Many of them are fathers, homeowners, world travelers and successful entrepreneurs. Their hairdos and tattoos are simply part of our culture, even when they raise eyebrows during PTA meetings.
I believe that people should take pride in what they do, even if it is scorned or misunderstood by the public at large.
If I can stand up when I'm 80, I'll be happy to cruise around on a skateboard. If I feel like my skills are fading, I just won't do it publicly.
When I started skating, it was such a small community. You didn't aspire to be rich or famous or make a career out of it because that wasn't something anyone had done yet.
I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization.
Skateistan's not just about skating. Itβs giving people life skills and hope for the future.
I think I was the best baseball player I ever saw.
An athlete must have ability to reach the top, but many who have ability and who do not live clean lives never have and never will be champions for obvious reasons.
I did envisage being this successful as a player, but not all the hysteria around it off the golf course.
What is the recipe for successful achievement? Choose a career you love. Give it the best there is in you. Seize your opportunities. And be a member of the team.
It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech. Overnight success is a fallacy. It is preceded by a great deal of preparation. Ask any successful person how they came to this point in their lives, and they will have a story to tell.
If you're not working to get your business or investing operation to operate without you, you're thinking too small. Think team and systems.
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