Determination, Achieving the Impossible and Pursuing Your Passion with Tony Hawk

#103: Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk joins Chris to discuss his extraordinary career and how drive, tenacity, and motivation made it all possible. Tony also shares his favorite travel destinations, offers guidance on following your passion, and reveals where he's currently focusing his time/energy. Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk ) is a professional skateboarder and highly successful entrepreneur. He’s invented dozens of moves, won 73 titles, was a world champion 12 years in a row, and, in one of skateboarding’s defining moments, executed a 900 at the 1999 X Games. Tony also co-hosts the Hawk vs. Wolfe podcast, and runs a foundation called The Skatepark Project. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=51pM6_cfcNc Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/tony-hawk Partner Deals NordVPN: Huge discount + up to 1 year free on the top-ranked VPN Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Tony Hawk: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Podcast Felipe Nunez The Skatepark Project Birdhouse Skateboards Dream Studio Course Hawk vs. Wolf Podcast: Darby Allin & Jamie Hayter, AEW All Elite Wrestling Champions, Skaters Paralympian Oksana Masters Full Show Notes (01:49) Common Misunderstandings About Skateboard Culture (03:09) Tony’s Drive, Determination, Perseverance, and Motivation (10:03) Surfing (11:55) Modeling Determination as a Parent (21:05) Tony’s Favorite Travel Destinations (22:49) Racking Up Miles and Traveling Efficiently (24:03) Tony’s Favorite Travel Hacks and Advice (28:34) Instances of Mistaken Identity (30:59) Playing the Points Game (34:38) Health, Fitness, Routines, and Supplements (41:47) Time Management: Saying No (43:52) Toddler Hack (44:28) Relationship with Money and the Value of Education (50:47) Tony’s Current Focus (52:07) Advice About Pursuing Your Passion (57:14) Where to Find Tony Hawk (59:58) Parting Advice Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices