I believe that people should take pride in what they do, even if it is scorned or misunderstood by the public at large.
Interpretation
Take pride in your work, regardless of others' opinions.
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal pride and integrity in one's work and actions. It suggests that external validation is not necessary for self-worth and that individuals should find value in their own efforts, even if those efforts are not recognized or appreciated by society.
In practice
In a motivational speech addressing young artists, this quote can inspire creativity and self-acceptance.
The pro skaters I know are responsible members of society. Many of them are fathers, homeowners, world travelers and successful entrepreneurs. Their hairdos and tattoos are simply part of our culture, even when they raise eyebrows during PTA meetings.
If I can stand up when I'm 80, I'll be happy to cruise around on a skateboard. If I feel like my skills are fading, I just won't do it publicly.
When I started skating, it was such a small community. You didn't aspire to be rich or famous or make a career out of it because that wasn't something anyone had done yet.
I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization.
My definition of success is doing what you love. I feel many people do things because they feel they have to, and are hesitant to risk following their passion.
Skateistan's not just about skating. Itβs giving people life skills and hope for the future.
The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation. That's why it's important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life. If we cultivate respect for others and our motivation is sincere, if we develop a genuine concern for othersβ well-being, then all our actions will be positive.
Make yourself necessary to the world, and mankind will give you bread.
In tennis, it is not the opponent you fear, it is the failure itself, knowing how near you were but just out of reach.
Give us, O give us the man who sings at his work! Be his occupation what it may, he is equal to any of those who follow the same pursuit in silent sullenness. He will do more in the same time . . . he will do it better . . . he will persevere longer. One is scarcely sensible to fatigue while he marches to music. The very stars are said to make harmony as they revolve in their spheres.
One of the main weaknesses of mankind is the average man's familiarity with the word 'impossible.
My ambition is always to get better and better.
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