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Tony Hawk: The Man With The $1.4 Billion Name! Burnout, Obsession & Regrets

Mar 27, 2023

Join Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder and mastermind behind the billion-dollar video game franchise, as he reflects on his transformative journey in skateboarding. He shares the struggles of fame, the emotional toll of competition, and the drive that fueled his success. Tony discusses the balance between passion and pressure, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and personal growth. He also delves into his entrepreneurial ventures and the significance of vulnerability in relationships, offering insights that resonate beyond the skateboarding world.

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Tony Hawk

Highlights

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The Benefits of Skateboarding as an Outcast Activity

01:28

The Experiment: Steep in Me

01:19

The Importance of Balance in Life

01:31

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Intro

3min

Skateboarding: A Journey of Self-Discovery

7min

Skateboarding: A Journey of Passion and Identity

19min

The Paradox of Passion and Pressure

15min

Mastery Through Collaboration and Individuality

20min

Balancing Success with Personal Well-Being

3min

Evolving Priorities: Family and Vulnerability

6min

The Paradox of Fame and Authenticity

4min

Entrepreneurial Ventures and Engaging Conversations

2min

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Embracing Vulnerability in Relationships

4min

11.

Connecting Through Vulnerability

6min

If you think about skateboarding, there is one name that will pop up in your mind: Tony Hawk. It’s the same name that fronts a billion dollar video game franchise. He has been called the Michael Jordan of skateboarding, and at the height of his career he was so dominant in competition that the real fight was for second place.

But before skateboarding became the Olympic sport it is today and Tony the living legend that he is, he was an outsider in a sport for outsiders. Driven by his love of skateboarding and to prove his haters wrong, he created an entirely new path for the sport and brought it into the public light and popularity it has today.

In this conversation Tony discusses his life’s dedication to skateboarding, the highs and lows that this commitment brings and how the sport has given back to him by teaching him lessons that he has used in both life and business.

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