The Midlife Chrysalis From Skateboarding Icon to Modern Elder: Stacy Peralta
Dec 26, 2025
Stacy Peralta, a legendary skateboarder turned filmmaker and painter, shares his journey from skateboarding to filmmaking, emphasizing the importance of following passion over security. He discusses how past identities can hinder future growth and highlights the power of vulnerability and embracing the role of a beginner. Stacy explains the significance of intuition in navigating life's transitions and shares daily practices to maintain creativity and vitality. His insights on letting go of past selves are both inspiring and liberating.
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Treat Success As A Puzzle To Study
- Stacy Peralta followed what he loved and treated success as a surprise to be studied rather than a birthright.
- Reflecting on past choices helped him deliberately design future transitions and avoid accidental momentum.
How A Skate Video Launched His Film Career
- Peralta built the Bones Brigade and pioneered action sports videos to promote his skateboard team.
- Their 1984 self-made video sold 30,000 copies and launched his path into Hollywood filmmaking.
Let Go Of Old Identities
- Shed past identities when they stop lighting you up and avoid letting them color new possibilities.
- Hold new desires lightly and work patiently toward them even if it takes years to gain traction.