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Blocks w/ Neal Brennan

Tony Hawk

Sep 28, 2023
Neal Brennan interviews Tony Hawk, Pro Skater, about loneliness, determination, saying no, confidence, being present, accepting failure, managing time, and the movie of his life.
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  • Tony Hawk overcame lacking confidence through skateboarding and extended this newfound confidence to other aspects of his life.
  • Being present is a constant struggle for Tony Hawk, but he emphasizes the importance of moments of quiet and engaged family time.

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Overcoming the Block of Confidence

One of Tony Hawk's blocks is lacking confidence. He struggled with the belief in himself, but through skateboarding and mastering advanced moves, he overcame this block. This newfound confidence then extended to other aspects of his life, like public speaking and announcing events. He realized that the discipline and determination he had in skateboarding could be applied to other areas as well.

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