How to skate? Attack. Calculate and attack. Give it your all and don't second guess yourself. Remember first try or bust. If you think you can't do it, don't bother. Confidence is key.
Speed is important. However, feeling comfortable with this speed is more important.
Know your obstacle. Know your trick. Check the run up and roll away. Look at it at different angles and prepare yourself mentally.
Know your battle. Sure, going for the gnarliest thing at the skatepark is what you should go for, but are you going for it at the right time? Take into consideration how you feel, energy levels, etc.
Go for the gnarliest trick straight off the bat, once getting warmed up. This should be your main goal. Focus on this goal, but don't dwell on it. Bail or make, you should have it in your head that you know you will do it. If it's not working out, reconsider. Is it worth it? Did you have any other secondary goals for the day? Act accordingly.
Don't repeat yourself. Now, there are exceptions to this rule. Get your trick down, just don't feel the need to do it repeatedly. Here's a tip. Do it for you. Get people to watch. Let people know what you're going for. Having a fan club is always nice.
When you start to feel beat, call it quits. Nobody can skate forever. Crack open a beer, drink some tea; Whatever you gotta do. Keep a proactive mind. Start planning your next sesh. What are some tricks you want to get next sesh? Keep the stoke rolling.
Move on to the next thing. Sure, skateboarding is life, but is life skateboarding? In my opinion, no. Hell no. Get in. Get what you came for and get out. Sell your product if you got it, but have a life. Take care of yourself until the next sesh. Remember, skateboarding is fun, but it is also work. Don't take it too seriously.
Words of wisdom. Peace..
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