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Skateboarding is proof of work. When you hop on a board and do a kickflip that's undeniable proof that you put in the work to learn that skill. It can't be faked.

The same is true for many domains. It's not true for material things, social status, political offices, credentials. In fact, I would argue it's not true for most of the things people covet.

Don't be like most people. Learn skills. Build reputation. Show unforgeable proof of work. That's the signal, ignore the noise. Once you adopt this outlook you start to identify the folks in your life with the same outlook. Surround yourself with these people and you can achieve great things together.

There's only one way to learn to kickflip. Get out there and skate. 🤙

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vnprc 4mo ago

Disclaimer: I can't do a kickflip. 😅

Machu Pikacchu 4mo ago

Kickflips are fun, but watch out for heelflips. I’ve credit-carded myself one too many times with those and swore them off forever.

vnprc 4mo ago

I've heard that some people struggle with kickflips and just 'get' heelflips so there seems to be a fair amount of idiosyncracy.

Personally, I started too late to learn flip tricks. I'm learning ollies because I want to be able to hop up a curb but I probably can't keep it up for long. My plantar fascitis is flaring up again after last weekend. #1 risk factor: old age. ☠️

I'm gonna get into transition where I belong with the rest of the old dudes. 🙂

Machu Pikacchu 4mo ago

It really takes a lot of practice which is hard for us grown ups to find time for. You’ll get the ollie in no time though! Transitions are a great workout; I wish I had more time on them when I was actively skating but alas it wasn’t meant to be.

You’re probably better off without the flip tricks anyway because they’re not as forgiving to our “old guy” ankles when they don’t go well. I used to be really into gaps and stairs but can’t take the falls like I used to. Same with rails. I’ll still do ledges though.

Shove-its are a good first trick after ollies too if you’re interested.

vnprc 4mo ago

My ollie is decent but not consistent. I'm working on my manual. If I can land ollie into manny and hold it I would be stoked! No comply would also be sweet just because it has the coolest name. But I don't even know where to start with that one. I guess I could watch some slow-mo videos and add it to the routine.

Really, tho, I just want a fun exercise where I can zone out my brain and groove in a flow state. I think transition is where it's at. Planning to get a miniramp for that but it's gonna be *mini* weekends of construction. 😀

Yoshi Yaya 4mo ago

Muscles and fitness is solid proof of work as well.

vnprc 4mo ago

General fitness, yes. Muscles can be chemically sourced so that's not the *strongest* signal. 😀

But you can only get so fit. IMO skills are where it's at. And dad jokes, of course.