How to Use Pain to Become the Best In the World | Rodney Mullen on Impact Theory

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Skate pioneer Rodney Mullen innovated the sport with so many game-changing tricks he is commonly referred to as “The Godfather of Street Skating”. More than his accomplishments, Rodney is most proud of inspiring those after him to dream beyond the impossible. The man whose character was featured in Tony Hawk pro skater for over a decade shares the importance and impact of shattering disbelief on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.
SHOW NOTES:
Rodney defines the barrier of disbelief and how he breaks through it. [2:44]
Rodney on the process of reinventing his free skate style. [5:10]
Rodney tells how focusing on skating helped him through tough times. [10:23]
Rodney and Tom discuss his injury and the painful process of bouncing back. [13:20]
Rodney explains what made him throw away his trophies. [17:05]
Rodney shares what things outside of skating keep him excited today. [19:45]
Rodney reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [27:45]
QUOTES:
“Rarely is it a question of talent or technique at those levels. It's just one of belief and the concomitant will to kind of do something that either no one's done before, or even more, I think, to crack open the barriers that people consider impossible or un-doable.” [3:00]
“The joy I get that I could create some of the vocabulary for others to express themselves, that gives me a connectedness” [17:58]
“Just find joy in what you do for the sake of it. And then recognize how you're being shaped in the process, and hopefully, you become a better man through it.” [27:04]
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@oozzziiii 5 жыл бұрын

he's the reason i picked up the skateboard(at the age of 34)

@AbHotten 5 жыл бұрын

Hey dude, virtual high5, I restarted skating 2 months ago, and I'm 36...

@oozzziiii 5 жыл бұрын

that's really something in life. by the way, why is the ground of the skate park in your vid all tiled ha.

@dirimens_copulatio3989 5 жыл бұрын

Kicking one around again at 45. You've still plenty of time. Enjoy yourself brother.

@oozzziiii 5 жыл бұрын

thanks

@rollthelosingdice 4 жыл бұрын

mad respect for doing that, I've been riding since I was a child, It's been put down for a number of years now

@DDD0323 5 жыл бұрын

Skate Yoda.

@gerunkwon2598 4 жыл бұрын

More like Skate Revan

@aniqshardin 4 жыл бұрын

no.hes more similar to bruce lee.a pioneer, innovative and very very philosophical

@kurt8263 4 жыл бұрын

Yez, I agree sirs

@jackbotman 3 жыл бұрын

Do or do, there is no do not

@AlanKelly-nm9lx 2 ай бұрын

@@jackbotman did .. Mullen

@jnuhjnuh 3 жыл бұрын

Mullen has saved lives. People have wanted to end their life, found his talks and kept moving forward. Mullen is a rare gem.

@Dudukina 2 жыл бұрын

yup.

@jadepaul2350 2 жыл бұрын

😭🧘🏻‍♂️🙇‍♂️

@heavydynamics8128 9 ай бұрын

I'm one of those guys.... Who tried to end it. He truly spoke volumes.

@deanwest-bn9sm 8 ай бұрын

@@heavydynamics8128 there will always be hope available in what is a very shitty world, if you have the courage to search for it you will be fulfilled by things you never thought you would be able to have. Or would be available to you.

@Zlatan32289 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is on another level, and not just in skateboarding.

@99dedbuffoons17 3 жыл бұрын

That level is called high functioning Autism. I've recognized it in him since before My own diagnosis 🤷

@Zlatan32289 3 жыл бұрын

@@99dedbuffoons17 yes I thought may be something like that, my girlfriends son is autistic and she works in therapy with people and autism.

@elijahschaller8705 2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy that. Skateboards had been around before Rodney was born, and yet he was the first to think to flip it lol

@3dgar7eandro 2 жыл бұрын

He definitely live in a higher dimension

@dimavlasiuk4220 Жыл бұрын

the guy invented half the tricks for skateboarding, of course he is

@joelwitherspoon8161 5 жыл бұрын

kudos for Tom just letting him speak...

@gabzz72 5 жыл бұрын

joel witherspoon he’s really a great interviewer

@MetalOfAllOwns 3 жыл бұрын

This is like a therapy session. Except Tom is paying Rodney for him to let out his soul. Amazing video, I actually want to get everyone I know to watch this. Its suchhhh an incredible video

@pugnacious6290 5 жыл бұрын

I kept waiting for the gold to stop spewing out of Rodney's mouth so I could pause and go make supper, but it just never happened. This dude's awesome.

@TomBilyeu 5 жыл бұрын

That's Rodney for you.

@buttaman8302 4 жыл бұрын

That made me laugh out loud, that's so on point.

@leighhawker2056 3 жыл бұрын

This

@jakeknapp4220 3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@jakeknapp4220 3 жыл бұрын

This might be my favorite human being

@maxgarascia 4 жыл бұрын

Rodney is the epitome of what a professional athlete should be.

@bmorebob6624 3 жыл бұрын

*human should be

@Deetroiter 3 жыл бұрын

Fame never tainted Rodney, that’s for sure. True athlete and good hearted guy

@ryansmith9104 3 жыл бұрын

Abso fuckin lutely!!!

@nnoffuture 3 жыл бұрын

I think him and Michael Jordan would have a dandy ol time

@masontalbot9703 2 жыл бұрын

What a professional PERSON. His father did something right. And we have all benefited

@Mattpowellmusic 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a professional musician starting writing music for the labels I always wanted to, and lost the passion somewhere along the way...... after this interview I played guitar for 3 hours with no purpose..... I just played..... thank you Rodney. Best interview ever

@ianmichaels6475 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you man, that’s great.

@hugemajul7043 3 жыл бұрын

Matt Powell that’s beautiful

@AleksP1987 3 жыл бұрын

The same with me, I'm also a pro musician and I'm getting a lot of inspiration after watching Rodnye's words of wisdom.

@Minotauro_di_Chieti 3 жыл бұрын

"I’m a professional musician starting writing music for the labels I always wanted to" yeah, sure....psh

@FOURTEEFIVE Жыл бұрын

@@Minotauro_di_Chieti heres your attention

@cotegt 5 жыл бұрын

"When I see people with success, I see boredom.......when you get what you thought you wanted, the fire goes away......just find joy in what you do for the sake of it, and recognize how your being shaped in the process and hopefully you become a better man because of it." If y'all ain't feeling that then I dont know what the fuck your doing with your life, Im writing that down and posting it on the wall in my room.

@taturay 5 жыл бұрын

That's so right man, this man have passion for what he talks

@taturay 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Rodney it's crazy incredible.

@SourMech 5 жыл бұрын

I read this as soon as he said that phrase.

@AntonAdelson 5 жыл бұрын

@@SourMech Me too! Spun out! The best, most important, quote of the whole interview imho

@trackcraft1 5 жыл бұрын

g0neplatinum l

@maha88888 5 жыл бұрын

Expected a skater, and got a skater who is also an incredibly self aware spiritual guru with an empowering message

@venkatiyengar7110 5 жыл бұрын

neotenousmenace no surprise there! 🙃

@taturay 5 жыл бұрын

Same here, just amazing thinking.

@Gekokujo76 5 жыл бұрын

Treat yourself and watch the documentary on the Bones Brigade. You dont have to be a skater for it to affect you. Rodney and the guys were pioneers...they were cavemen in a spaceship.

@calCR09 5 жыл бұрын

That's true

@SolarisOrion1 5 жыл бұрын

Skateboarding is painted with a negative stereotype. You will find that many skaters are very creative, intelligent and spiritual. Skateboarding is more than just a sport or a hobby, its a way for you to be creative and express yourself in a way that is unique and totally you. Its incredible how a piece of wood, metal and wheels can change your life and bring happiness while taking you to places you never thought you would go. Im sure its the same for some other sports as well but there is definitely something special about skateboarding.

@canadude6401 2 жыл бұрын

I have never heard him speak before and wasn't expecting him to be so soft spoken. He speaks like a philosophy professor or an introverted genius, not a loud mouth, ego driven know-it-all like some athletes. This interview really spoke to me, especially the part about his personal identity to his sport. Such an inspiring story.

@childrenoftheabzu 10 ай бұрын

If you looked up introverted genius there would be a picture of Rodney next to it

@heathlaurent1669 3 жыл бұрын

Rodney's actual Soul is speaking can you hear it.

@starfireprincess 3 жыл бұрын

He's still alive idiot

@MisfitMods 3 жыл бұрын

star fire are you joking lmao

@niitro9284 3 жыл бұрын

The soul is that eternal fire existing in everyone

@thehealthylife5715 3 жыл бұрын

So gay bro

@niitro9284 3 жыл бұрын

@@thehealthylife5715 It´s ok to be gay, just don´t be a leftist.

@nathanborak2172 5 жыл бұрын

It's as if Jesus came back, didn't realize he was Jesus, and got real heavy into skateboarding.

@romancandlefight1144 5 жыл бұрын

Except Jesus was a douche

@atharris8 5 жыл бұрын

He carred the cross nollie flipped it to casper slide across the red sea. Switch tre flip out.

@andre85022 4 жыл бұрын

Empty Cloud lmao

@danielbarker3459 4 жыл бұрын

@@romancandlefight1144 I've got fantastic news: you're going to get the opportunity to tell him that yourself one day.

@woolysamoan 4 жыл бұрын

Jesus would not listen to death metal.

@D3athangel1 4 жыл бұрын

I think Rodney Mullen may be the coolest dude that ever lived.

@thehealthylife5715 3 жыл бұрын

Not really but yeah

@BillBillson69420 Жыл бұрын

Rodney Mullen is a huge dork but he forced the world to accept him through his dedication and skill. He was never trying to be cool he was just trying to be Rodney Mullen. So he's not really cool in the classic sense but he is zen af and an absolute visionary

@Are_Pee_Gee Жыл бұрын

@@BillBillson69420 and that's what makes him so cool.

@jackstickler1705 Жыл бұрын

@@Are_Pee_Gee yes, in my opinion that is the definition of cool.

@jedsonpp 4 жыл бұрын

28:12: "ultimately, i just want to be a good man, you know?". Can you name the last nobel prize winners and olympians right ? but you can name the 5th grade teacher that believed in you. The people that you touch singularly.. that's a bigger test in a way"

@elpato154 3 жыл бұрын

That hit me so fucking hard

@glassharmonica 3 жыл бұрын

@@elpato154 As a 7th grade teacher... yeah dude, me too.

@dinocappellaro1009 4 жыл бұрын

I've just finished watching. Rodney made me cry like a baby with his words. Endless love

@somedude3601 4 жыл бұрын

I broke down too man.

@Jax44158 4 жыл бұрын

Me three

@starfireprincess 3 жыл бұрын

Gay

@dickrichard626 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure, He has Asperger's and most of what he saying is really him rambling incessantly and thinking very hard about something that would otherwise sound trivial if described "normally". He has way of sounding very soft at the same time as constantly making things get serious. It really draws you in and creates an illusion of things as being more extreme than they really are in reality. It's really is just his own rambling stream of consciousness though. LMAO

@thehealthylife5715 3 жыл бұрын

It's kinda cringe tbh. He trys too hard to be smart and deep. He makes life too complicated. But I got alot of respect for him tho

@julianabotero 5 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ what a mind! Complete philosopher yet extremely vulnerable & dramatic. I loved this interview because nowadays you don’t really see people expose everything they are. He’s so genuine & that touches my soul. God bless you Brother!

@therealkamp 4 жыл бұрын

I will m ok t even comment just like yours n keep it moving

@RapidCycling07 4 жыл бұрын

You probably don't have bad intentions and maybe don't realize it, but please don't take Our Lord's Name in vain. Have a good day. PS Rodney Mullen is the man!

@julianabotero 4 жыл бұрын

RapidCycling07 I don’t... it’s the most powerful name you can say. I believe it & I respect it. You have a good one also 😊🙏🏻.

@Ribcut Жыл бұрын

@@RapidCycling07 Don't tell other people what to do. It creates a very bad name for Christians, and you're causing more harm than good. Your moral obligation is to obey that rule yourself, not to try and force other people to obey it.

@nutIcase666 5 жыл бұрын

His exact quote on Ted Talk 4 years back was 'The biggest obstacle to creativity is breaking through the barrier of disbelief'

@vrahoslavletsplay8772 5 жыл бұрын

I have this quote printed and hang it on my wall.

@LankyWx 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a severe foot deformation and I’m trying to learn to skate. I’ve been in love with skating for my entire life and I’m finally done with sitting on my ass watching skate vids and hanging up boards on my wall. Rodney is my inspiration and I’m 16 so I’ve got a lot left in the tank. Love you Rodney!

@orenima6391 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!!

@robloxgod6945 3 жыл бұрын

Let's goooooooo!

@ambers8775 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of deformation? I got a bunion that i thought would stop me but i started

@Deetroiter 3 жыл бұрын

Use it to your advantage! I’ve seen some people before that had unique disabilities and pulled of some insane tricks that nobody else could. Your imagination is the only limit!

@LankyWx 3 жыл бұрын

Amber S my foot is severely pronates and the bones have fused together causing limited mobility and flexibility.

@TypicalCa 4 жыл бұрын

A true word smith. "I'm honored and fortunate that I came when there was a blank canvas and so I'm given credit, thank you - I appreciate it, I do. but the joy I get, that i could create some of the vocabulary for others to express themselves.. that gives me a connectedness. I think a lot of skaters are outsiders, I think a lot of us are outsiders, even at least in some way."

@dakodadebolt8547 3 жыл бұрын

"Skaters, I think they tend to be outsiders. Who seek a sense of belonging, but belonging on their own terms" another one of his outsiders quotes that always hits me very different.

@pinkaddicta4637 5 жыл бұрын

It took me some time to get used to the way he talks, but man, he is so real. I never comment, but this video got me.

@kristinsullivan5583 5 жыл бұрын

Pink addicta same! It was so soothing though I had to keep listening and I’m so glad I did! The ending was insane ♥️

@kiradelong9698 5 жыл бұрын

kristin sullivan I like how you can tell he takes time, pause, and then speaks so he doesn’t waste words he completes the thought before he says it. It takes a lot to do thatz

@davidfong7848 5 жыл бұрын

It's not everyday you hear someone be so honest and vulnerable and self-deprecating. If I didn't know who he was I might be uncomfortable or call him an "over-sharer"

@SAELIOSMUSIC 3 жыл бұрын

if skateboarding was a language it would deff be rodneys first

@superobservation 5 жыл бұрын

This might be the best thing on KZfaq.

@sebastianelytron8450 4 жыл бұрын

"Might"? Please, get your head checked.

@banzobeans 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously. I‘m baffled. Just heard of this guy yesterday :)

@banzobeans 4 жыл бұрын

Corpsi I‘m serious. 😆 not everyone is part of the skateboard world...

@starfireprincess 3 жыл бұрын

@@banzobeans i hate you

@thehealthylife5715 2 жыл бұрын

@@starfireprincess I'm your father... doctor evil... Can i have a hug?

@ihopeyoureoffended8891 Жыл бұрын

The best interviews are the hosts staying silent. Well done.

@s1siskov959 10 ай бұрын

Rodney Mullen is a artist of life. ONE OF A KIND!

@savemyian 4 жыл бұрын

Came for the skateboarding tips interview, found peace within myself instead

@nenokali3924 3 жыл бұрын

F'real. Not an exaggeration, at all.🤙🏾🙏🏾

@andrewkeesays 3 жыл бұрын

I've had goosebumps the whole time. What a philosopher.

@abestaac 3 жыл бұрын

So true

@dakodadebolt8547 3 жыл бұрын

Everytime mullen talks it inspires me. My favorite quote of his is "Skaters, I think they tend to be outsiders. Who seek a sense of belonging, but belonging in their own terms" that's always hit me hard

@jannyhendriks7856 2 жыл бұрын

ima bout to start the video i hope this will enlighten my soul and mindset

@danielt8727 4 жыл бұрын

Listening to him talk is just as fascinating as watching him skate!

@MRREE-zw6xc 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously!!! I feel like he is a professor talking about skateboard theory or something!!! He is so down to earth

@Ottophil 10 ай бұрын

@@MRREE-zw6xches autistic and super smart

@johndubb1908 2 жыл бұрын

Dude spent a lot of time in solitude. He knows what he knows. Respect to the highest.

@CoffeeSuccubus 3 жыл бұрын

Rodney Mullen made Skateboarding into Skate Art. A literal art. And thats why I love him

@kingsmustrise 5 жыл бұрын

Why did I only just come across this Rodney Mullen interview now..........

@loganlewis7083 3 жыл бұрын

It was new when you commented?

@aTribeCalledCasey 3 жыл бұрын

Why did my friend just show me this now....😆🔥🤣❤️

@vladimirolujic6637 2 жыл бұрын

...or now

@kingofkingsVAR 2 жыл бұрын

Why am I just coming across it NOW?

@commentcraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

@@kingofkingsVAR ikr?

@mitchwilson1969 4 жыл бұрын

I respect that he's humble. Not pretending, actually humble.

@ryancarey6287 3 жыл бұрын

I always tear up at some point when I hear Rodney speak. He was one of my favorite pros as a kid. Back then I had no Idea what an amazing human he is.

@aubrey756 3 жыл бұрын

The sound of his voice makes me immediately emotional like nothing else.

@dakodadebolt8547 3 жыл бұрын

I agree man, I loved watching him but definitely as an adult I love listening to him wish I would have heard it 10 years earlier, he's always been so wise and humble

@anyq_CS Жыл бұрын

society usually make fun of autistic people when these people got amazing mind.they just learn things differently.a lot of pioneer and inventor are autistic or similar spectrum.

@dustrider9306 Жыл бұрын

I 2nd that SO HARD. My thoughts exactly.

@everythingallin4905 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot even explain how much my friends and I looked up to this guy as a kid. He is and always will be my favorite skater.

@stavmiguel1125 5 жыл бұрын

This man is so amazingly intuitive. He gained a higher conscience over most humans. He is so relaxed and wise.

@aakkoin 4 жыл бұрын

Relaxed? He is really nervous with people and being in the spotlight. When he was younger he was crippled with shyness and could not talk to people at all. It's awesome to hear him open up, but I wouldn't say he's relaxed.

@coolnamebro 3 жыл бұрын

@@aakkoin Bear in mind that he went from being a painfully shy kid to a highly sought-after professional public speaker. He is a model of what is possible when someone focuses diligently on their own personal growth. I would say he's very humble, very confident, very intense and very relaxed.

@lomarsweed6604 3 жыл бұрын

*consciousness

@stavmiguel1125 3 жыл бұрын

@@lomarsweed6604 ty

@gut_ton 5 жыл бұрын

I started crying near the end of the video because what Mullen said hit so deep into the core of the amalgamation of apathy and self hatred that i have become... fuuuck.. i need to start letting myself fall in love with the things that shape me.

@jacksonj69 5 жыл бұрын

Helton Gutzeit Hanns well said Hanns thanks for your post, I to felt that to from his video and your comment made me release I have then same thoughts on apathy and I now will change for the better :)!

@bureaucratbayonet 5 жыл бұрын

I hope youre well on to a new positive road now

@yoeymusic 5 жыл бұрын

When we live to love, we love to live

@Numantino312 5 жыл бұрын

almost a year since your comment. hope you have been successful in coming around. and don't beat yourself up too hard. life, society, and the day to day can be really toxic without your even realising it. read RM's autobiographical book The Mutt. the refresher will likely do you a world of good : - >

@dave9547 4 жыл бұрын

Perfectly said man. Experienced the same thing. I started welling up hard. Need to get back to the joy of the things I love and stop being so harsh and judgemental of myself.

@waskow 2 жыл бұрын

What a great ambassador to skateboarding. He deserves more mainstream recognition.

@villiantwo Жыл бұрын

hes had it. he doesnt like the lime light attention. ..i can totally respect that. skateboarding is a artform and some choose to do it for themselves, not to gain recognition.

@mattbloomer8798 3 жыл бұрын

"when you get what you thought you wanted, the fire goes out" such a true statement and something I've struggled to get my head around all of my life

@brodiwheeler7583 5 жыл бұрын

The passion you can hear in his voice, the focus on what’s real and what actually matters in life, the openness of his pain... just legendary! So inspiring and refreshing in a world focused largely on vanity and material wealth! Bless you Mr. Mullen, May you skate on into eternity! 🤙🏼

@havenlane992 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, your comment made me tear up

@JermainePowell 5 жыл бұрын

This is a tough interview to conduct. This reminds me of the Darryl “DMC” McDaniels interview. Tom's interview skills, knowing when to let the guest speak and what two or three words to say to keep them going after a story, are remarkable. Being able to not make the interview about yourself, and get the most from the guest for your audience, is a subtle skill that Tom has mastered.

@inkjazz 4 жыл бұрын

@Aimee Frost Wooosh

@themrjerk30 4 жыл бұрын

This is so true and I admire that about him. I try to study and watch how he does this so I can hopefully quite this skill to. Even if it just in moments when I actually need it

@ysltopic6903 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a skater but this guy is a true legend in humanity! Not only skating but also being a human! That’s why he was gifted with his skating ability’s his beautiful brain and his beautiful character can see things we could never! He is truly a legend

@SuketaPatel 4 жыл бұрын

I am a girl and I started skateboarding at 48. I used to be a tomboy, it never went away. It feels like freedom when I ride.....now I have to find an ocean. The dream is to surf 🏄‍♀️ 🙏🇨🇦♥️🌈🌎

@notcosmiclobsternoooo118 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think skating makes you a tomboy. It doesn't have a gender

@SuketaPatel 3 жыл бұрын

@@notcosmiclobsternoooo118 you are right..no age...no gender....but back in the day.....back back....the conditioned minds used a lot of labelling. I am Turning 50 this June...and I don’t give a shit about anything....I go skateboarding by myself....get hot......jump in the cold river to swim.....no ocean here....and then meditate. Feeling alive! And I signed up for river surfing lessons in rapids for my 50th gift to myself🙏🇨🇦❤️🌈🌎🏄‍♀️🦋

@notcosmiclobsternoooo118 3 жыл бұрын

@@SuketaPatel That sounds amazing. I want to be just like that! Last year I had the privilege to be able to surf in Alaska on the tidal bore at Turnagain arm. It's kinda a one shot thing and unfortunately I missed the wave, but the fact that I was even able to go out in all of that vastness in the inlet between mountains was an experience like nothing else! I had never seen mountains before then! I grew up in Florida, like Rodney and I don't leave Florida often. A lot of my friends are surfers. One friend in particular gifted me a skateboard with surf training trucks on it so I could get better at carving in the water. That was the first time I had really ever skated other than the occasional longboard and I was 20. I was alone a lot back then. My SO worked later hours than me so I skated everyday and got hooked. I got even more hooked after he and I split and it became one of my main outlets for stress lol. Now I have a collection of different types of boards and I'm currently building my first freestyle board. I'm going to go until I can't go anymore! You should check out Ben Gravy's channel on KZfaq. He has a lot of river wave surfing videos and he is also just one of the sweetest guys around. ❤🤙🏻

@notcosmiclobsternoooo118 3 жыл бұрын

@@SuketaPatel Happy early birthday btw! I'm a June baby too

@SuketaPatel 3 жыл бұрын

@@notcosmiclobsternoooo118 , Thats a cool story....I think we all have stories behind the feeling of skateboarding or surfing....my drama was about an extracted tumor on my spine in 2016. I deal with chronic back pain due to this hole in my spine. Took me years of Physio therapy to get make on my feet. Loads of anxiety and depression and sufferings led me to have a spiritual awakening....like Buddha I guess. But Now i just live with being....seeing....loving whatever comes my way....and surrender to it. At the end all this is about love....and knowing it inside. Awareness. Thank you for the river surfing advise. I also do the Wim Hoff. Here in Canada it gets cold. But this year, I swam all seasons, -8 degrees was the coldest I have swam...with snow and ice....etc...Not like beautiful Florida weather. Took my kid to Disney land 😇. Love Florida! Wanted to go to California to catch my first wave.....Covid happens.....and then law of attraction led me to find out that there is a surf called Guy wave 10 minutés from my home. I swim everyday in this river because the gyms are closed and swimming pools also due to Covid,, i skateboard and then jump in when it gets hot.....the only way to get rid of the chronic back pain. People see me sometimes....the crazy girl swimming in the river but I do not care. Just wanna do one real surf one day....before I die or get old....Happy Birthday to you to Gemini? Enjoy your day and thanks for sharing😇

@jonathantorres208 5 жыл бұрын

This episode honestly hit me so deep. What he said in the end summed it up so greatly. To just do things for the sake of doing them and watch how they shape you. That impacted me so much to just wanna go out and enjoy the process with what I’m doing not for trophies, awards or recognition, but to do it because I wanna be a better man and person and have some kind of impact on someone and be able to connect with them. Truly beautiful episode and very incredible man. Thank you Tom for being just as real by getting to his level and asking the questions you did. It also showed how real and down to earth you truly are.

@n_b7467 5 жыл бұрын

It's true, though. I spend more time worrying about who or what I am rather than just doing things and mastering them. Until you try your best you'll never know what you even really want.

@jonathantorres208 5 жыл бұрын

agreed my friend!

@jonathantorres208 5 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@jonathantorres208 5 жыл бұрын

Ed Oracle DBA good observation and yeah he really does!

@ShallaBal82 5 жыл бұрын

One of his best quotes is "There's an intrinsic value in creating something for the sake of creating it." I'm not one for writing quotes down or displaying them, but that is stamped on my brain ever since I heard it. Dude's an inspiration in so many ways.

@thetruthbetweenthelines8521 5 жыл бұрын

Rodney Mullen voice give me such a strong feeling of "everything will be alright". Everything happens through pain and you cannot run from it are 2 iron rules of our existence. The best thing we can do is to understand pain, accept it and change our perspective about it -> from something to avoid to something we have to experience if we want a successful process.

@pinkvalentino 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!! You described it perfectly. I wasn't sure what I felt while listening, but it was exactly like "it will be alright,don;t worry". I got emotional few times... great guest!

@thetruthbetweenthelines8521 5 жыл бұрын

It's super rare to see someone so passioned about the process, about what he is offering to the world. He basically changed the entire show because I think Tom asked 3 maybe 4 questions including the last one about the impact.

@pinkvalentino 5 жыл бұрын

I've noticed that too. I didn't even notice it was the end of the show, because Tom said almost nothing. Amazing! 3-4 questions, but so much value! Only Tom can do it

@rachaelsmith2134 5 жыл бұрын

redMonkey I too lost my collected self a couple of times........ oh man the feelyy feels!

@AntonAdelson 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I fully agree. I think his life story means to not be ashamed of pain. If I understand you correctly you say that pain shouldn't be avoided. But I disagree. Pain exists to tell us what to avoid. Rodney talks about two pains from what I understood. The pain from family during childhood. And the pain from his hip. In both cases he didn't consciously choose those pains. If I'm not mistaken what he did was to use the pain for his own benefit ONCE he had no other choice. He said he was desparate. I don't think it's a good idea to get into desperate situations on purpose to become the greatest. This is how most people abuse drugs and other stuff like that. What do you think?

@jasonybarra214 Жыл бұрын

I remember the first time I seen him skate. He was light years beyond anyone. Free style was never cool but Rodney was beyond that crap. No one ever told me he was this zen master of life. I’m 42 years old and I want to be Rodney Mullen when I grow up.

@elliot1784 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. My whole life I’ve been in awe of this guys skating style. Just realized I’ve never heard him speak. This is him?!? I love this so much

@szabolaszlo 4 жыл бұрын

I am struggling with depression, and not only what he says, but how he does it makes me feel alive! Dream on Rodney!

@davidsosa641 3 жыл бұрын

Pick up on skateboarding! And Cruz the horizon and be free

@mateuszw383 2 жыл бұрын

I think everyone suffers with depression. Depression is the lack of worthwhile pursuit. Find you anchor and keep doing it. I found skateboarding at age of 31.

@chully99 5 жыл бұрын

Rare, rare is the capacity to be so completely open, vulnerable and real. Astonishing seems somehow insufficient. Thanks for this.

@michaelthomas4595 2 ай бұрын

Mullen is the reason I picked up the board and why I still skate at the age of 35. Thank you for all you do Rodney

@justicelledo0114 3 жыл бұрын

Tony hawk: *has skill* Rodney Mullen: *has soul*

@itsjustdibella 5 жыл бұрын

There is something about Rodney's presence and the way he is! This man is so much more than I ever thought he was!! So grateful to hear his words and more of his story and views on life.

@taturay 5 жыл бұрын

Same here man, this it's a surprise for me, much more than a incredible skater.

@Flippy 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible interview.

@MisfitMods 3 жыл бұрын

It’s cool seeing you here. Love your videos bro

@chrisgfeller2912 Жыл бұрын

Winning by not winning... "It's hollow..." I could listen to him all day. SMILE.

@ricbob9651 3 жыл бұрын

The way he talks is like a flowing river of genuine emotion and wisdom

@daveowens 5 жыл бұрын

Of all the Impact Theory episodes I've watched, this one is my #1. I'll watch it again and again. This guy's genuine. There's no fluff here at all, no sales pitch, no bs. Already shared this on Twitter. Interestingly, this inspires me to be the type of man Impact Theory wants to have on their show. I'm prior USAF/Army, been "signed" to a few record labels...stumbled, fell, stood up over and over again. After an extended period of being a shadow of myself, I am standing once again. Thanks Tom, you've awoken the phoenix with this one.

@TomBilyeu 5 жыл бұрын

Love that! Keep after it!

@MsBob314 4 жыл бұрын

Back in the 80s when I worshipped Rodney, I just thought people had talent. Then I heard about him training for 8, 9, 10 hours straight, DAILY. Yes he's got talent, but his amazing perseverance is so much more important. Truly inspirational!

@irvin4654 Жыл бұрын

You are so right! It’s too easy to go out there and look for the easy ride and delude self into believing into accepting it was enough, when deep down we end up beating ourselves because we’re not in the place where we want to truly be. Got to grind it out, make it your mantra, keep refining the vision until it becomes real - but be prepared to embrace fear, failure and suffering because the love for what you do should be the extension of your true self. Search deep to be free and fight passionately in your quest for excellence

@doingthings5735 4 жыл бұрын

The guy cited Nietzsche as a side support for his point of view. He’s highly intelligent and highly confused, in the best way possible. Few people get these platforms, and there are a lot more Rodney’s out there. They need to be glorified, but they’re often set aside.

@TheAlibabatree 4 жыл бұрын

Well said

@ogfullmelt 3 жыл бұрын

This

@turboconquesteob 4 жыл бұрын

That was the closest I’ve felt to religion

@insomniacbritgaming1632 4 жыл бұрын

Mullenism?

@Mr.Plant1994 3 жыл бұрын

All hail the mighty skateboard

@charliebrown1134 3 жыл бұрын

Tiny Table Wargames shit it’s already got a name... I’m in!!

@ragtimegals 3 жыл бұрын

He is a christian

@thehealthylife5715 3 жыл бұрын

Obviously. It was an interview with Jesus!

@buchdonovan 5 жыл бұрын

I’m watching the video and i’m thinking that i just have to write comment (which i almost never do) Tom! That interview is sacred, it’s like you have found some kind of pricless gift. I’m listening this guy and he is so sincere, so humble, i’m having a feeling like - i just want to listen to him over and over. It’s like i’m listening Bruce Lee! Every word is carefuly chosen and wise. I can’t describe the whole thing - it is just priceless! Good job Tom!

@taturay 5 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought too! It's like a rare great person, just an amazing point of view he has.

@StevieTV253 5 жыл бұрын

Rodney is such an amazing dude. He has a TED talk that is awesome too. He is always like this. Cares for every word that comes out. Shows in his skating too. Such an amazing human.

@PicMus 5 жыл бұрын

Greatest participation on Impact Theory. And something it needs to be said is...Tom is a really good interviewer because, alongside good questions, he really mastered the art of listening.

@ianmichaels6475 3 жыл бұрын

This interview made me cry, and I don’t really know why.

@jhonnytest3233 2 жыл бұрын

You know why

@jacobhiers 4 жыл бұрын

He gets so much respect but when you really listen to him and how he speaks its like a good conversation with someone you know personally. Yeah the kickflip changed skateboarding but the understanding and wisdom he has to offer is a bigger deal imo. I skate and its the only thing that makes me happy anymore and when times seem dark people like rodney motivate me to push thru my pain and my problem. Thanks man, and i hope if anyone else is here to find inspiration to persevere good luck with everything you got this!

@MRREE-zw6xc 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same! I been depressed for years and got back on a board after 9 years and haven't been happier. Gave up drinking and smoking weed. Riding a board makes me feel more accomplished and a person then drugs do. It help find myself again!!! I was at the end of my rope. And Rodney's talkings have really helped me out

@jacobhiers 3 жыл бұрын

@@MRREE-zw6xc fuck yeah dude i still smoke weed but only at night after ive worked and skated for the day. Keep going man i hope you stay happy and healthy! Add me on IG javajavajcup😊

@MRREE-zw6xc 3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobhiers thanks dude support helps and yeah some weed does hella help relax the muscles n mind at the end of the day! And fosho ill save it. I been on a social media break for a bit now also lol

@amdyn123 Жыл бұрын

People like you are what makes the skate community amazing

@jacobhiers Жыл бұрын

@@amdyn123 love ya g ❤️

@hrishikesh7149 5 жыл бұрын

the best thing about this video is there is no background music, therefore his inspiring voice is touching to heart...every word is throwing impact....great man

@Mr3andrew3 5 жыл бұрын

At 47 I still skateboard. I can't express how much 4wheels and a board has meant to my life. Do you want to understand the meaning of 'tenacity'? And then there's this little interview... 4mins in and I'm crying- it doesn't stop until it's over. I feel shaken and stirred. This was EXACTLY what I needed to hear- not this year, this month, or this week, but today. Rodney has a soul and honesty that most will never be aware of, yet alone achevie in their present incarnation. ...any thing else I say will reduce my sentiment. Listen to Buddha, and hopefully, learn. Thank you both, *A.

@Kkidzz 5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Moore Just turned 56.. still push around; the feeling never dies.

@brodiwheeler7583 5 жыл бұрын

No Doubt... 41 and as soon as I’m standing sideways flowin on the concrete, I’m 14 again and all the stress & worries of this world start to disappear for a while. When they start to creep back in... jump on the board, strap on the headphones and repeat. Amen 🙏🏼

@anthonytoledo7744 4 жыл бұрын

It's all hard work and imagination. The only barrier in improving is believing in yourself. Follow me on instagram guys! I got a handful of videos on it but will be uploading more things soon, had a swollen ankle but will be active real soon. IG: Anthox_1

@MRREE-zw6xc 3 жыл бұрын

Jumped back on a board after 9 years and depression. This made me cry to. So much feelings. Skate or die seems like a legit thing to me now...

@scartinmorsese7723 Жыл бұрын

I don't even skateboard, but I stop to listen to Rodney any time I see his face. His template for existence is helping me think so much more clearly about my own path. Bless you, Rodney and Tom for giving us this interview.

@dudedude8931 Жыл бұрын

Among probably so many things, Mullen is part skateboarder, part philosopher. Dude is deep

@joelwitherspoon8161 5 жыл бұрын

what a gentle soul, and decent man

@calebsprutte1779 5 жыл бұрын

A great man

@shookstylez 5 жыл бұрын

just decent, just decent. LOL

@Numantino312 5 жыл бұрын

"living trophy" holy crap. i've never been into awards and accolades myself, yet could never articulate why. yet to see someone, a complete stranger even, thriving on something you did, taught, wrote, pioneered... that's it exactly. what else is amazing about RM & his story: it's not just about skating. it is skating, yet it could be linux, lacrosse, or even needlepoint. it's so profound as to be universal across any endeavor, any love.

@oliverv305 3 жыл бұрын

Rodney was the reason I skated, thought he was fascinating. I now want to restart again at 31, I've not skated since I was around 15 and after seeing some skaters regularly I all of a sudden missed it. Didnt realise so many others are feeling the same lol

@childrenoftheabzu 10 ай бұрын

I skated from 5 to 20 then diddnt step on a board for 22 years and started again at 42. I dont care about the tricks anymore but just love cruising around and getting the exercise. I have always loved the culture though even when I diddnt skate.

@erick_solar 3 жыл бұрын

This was a shot of light in humanity's heart. Thank you, Rodney. People say "don't meet your heroes", but we can see here an exception.

@NicholasPR 2 жыл бұрын

I met him at a time in my life when he was my skateboarding hero. I'm happy to report that he made an impression on me that stayed with me for my entire life since. A truly decent man

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@dofracassoateondeforpossiv3732 5 жыл бұрын

The way Tom Bilyeu put himself into the interview, realy and truly interested about all kind of knowledge he get in touch with, with all the people he met... is absolutely amazing!!! You inspire us to know more and more, without judging, just absorbing. Fantastic job Tom!!! Thank you!!! :D

@TomBilyeu 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!!

@pineze2 5 жыл бұрын

@Aimee Frost exactly! He don't seem understand nothing about... He DON'T understand! That's why he ASK things... To know, to understand. That's why I like him. Cause he's not a professional talk show man. 😉😊

@MarkusJunnikkala 5 жыл бұрын

*"It's such a gift to be able to look at something and love it for the sake of it"* If you can find a love towards something that is pure and separated from the ego, hold onto it. Because then there's a decreased chance that your pathologies will get in the way of it, and you increase the chance of sticking to it because you'll feel like you're in the service of something bigger than yourself.

@pauloTx Жыл бұрын

He would be a genius in whatever path that he could possibly had taken. Skaters should feel privileged to have such a genius going the path of skateboarding.

@starchyarchie9743 3 жыл бұрын

You may never see this but you’ve instilled self belief in thousands of kids and that legacy is beautiful. Thank you, Mr. Mullen

@TheHowingFantods 4 жыл бұрын

So proud to be a skater and have had Rodney's influence in my life, since I was a child up to the present. Hero.

@MRREE-zw6xc 3 жыл бұрын

Same he was a skate idle when i was young now a life mentor it seems. I was out and down and at the emd of my rope and Rodney's speakings have. Helped me a lot and balance crap out.

@someguynamedvictor 5 жыл бұрын

His hospital visit story broke me down completely. I can see Tom was pretty shaken as well. The dream is to be a hero, not be a billionaire! You'd be shocked at how many people you could feed, cloth and give medical attention for the price of a Lambo.

@pinkvalentino 5 жыл бұрын

Same! I cried....

@ajdicarlo8693 5 жыл бұрын

the dream is to be a hero not a millionaire. wow that sunk deep with me very ...huh... mang.. thats deep. thanks thats interesting

@brodiwheeler7583 5 жыл бұрын

Amen! 🤙🏼

@buzzy-ears 3 жыл бұрын

The first time you hear him speaking, you think "this guy is just saying big words to sound smart". Then you start paying attention and find the best role model you can ever hope for, if you're a lost and confused kid in the 90's and 00's.

@eltio3801 3 жыл бұрын

This made me cry. I rarely cry. The story of him meeting the dying child and feeling out of his depth, but have the kid embrace him as his hero was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Then when Rodney mentioned not knowing the name of an Olympian but knowing the name of a school teacher, that caused the tears to keep coming. From a young age Rodney has captivated me and although I don't really like the concept of heroes, I have ALWAYS looked up to him and strived to be like him. What an incredible person.

@vzslreverse50 5 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone, I just wanted to ask others opinion if i got this video message! TOP 3 messages: 1)Dont do what you love for others, but for yourself to feel fulfilled. 2)Stand out, dont go with the flow, find and do what you want to do. 3)Life is meant to spread love and to help others that's what matters.

@iankamuri9090 5 жыл бұрын

My take away from this is that if my whole identity is expressed through what I do, and then what I do is gone, I become a mess. That, for me, is super profound.

@EmotionTheory 3 жыл бұрын

This brings me to tears. Amazing to see how one can develop spiritually by doing what you sincerely love. Enlightenment can be felt through joy. "Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain." -Joseph Campbell

@masakela123 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, how could you not cry watching this. This is what life is about. I learned so much about what is real and what is important in life from this interview. This goes way beyond skateboarding and goes into the very fiber of who we are as people and why we do what we do in life. So powerful.

@jasonxoc 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, this guy is so genuine. I can only imagine what he had to go through to be able to over-come being so introverted to be able to communicate so effectively. If he wasn’t so genuine, he would come off and trigger every button of fake-ness. He’s so intense but that’s what it takes to be as excellent as he is. I think obsession is the only path to excellence of his level. I have so much respect for this guy...

@jhgvlbvd8531 Жыл бұрын

That cracked me up🤣anybody else would sound so fake but hes as real as one can be

@michellekalski8823 5 жыл бұрын

I didn’t think I was gonna vibe with this one. But he’s so rich in spirit and has such depth of character. Such beautiful passion.

@pajam88 3 жыл бұрын

Why did I get so teary watching him getting all emotional? I don't know what it is I love so much about Rodney. He just seems so good hearted and likeable.

@MrEpsos 3 жыл бұрын

When philosophy meets skateboard !

@busunit3824 3 жыл бұрын

💯😇💯

@johnorack25 3 жыл бұрын

When philosophy skateboards. ❤💯

@andimatt7232 5 жыл бұрын

Such an OG, you can really feel his emotions during this talk, amazing shit man!

@mjmendozaiv 4 жыл бұрын

those teary eyes realizing how he empowered a kid with cancer to stand up and jump in joy! just wow! I didn't cry, no. swear I didn't. just got something in my eyes.

@tylerhatch8962 3 жыл бұрын

This is the deepest conversation I've ever accidentally stumbled into

@MrKeroscene Жыл бұрын

Love Rodney, his words and demeanor. not contrived, not hiding. honest integrity, and Love , passion, and pain! and Jiddu Krishnamurti is good reading for any of us, IMO!

@justinr8526 5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit this interview was intense. Rodney is such a hero. I look up to this guy big time.

@Lunara28 5 жыл бұрын

WOW ...Rodney embodies a rare and beautiful expression of balanced manhood. His deep understandings and wisdom about the purpose of challenge, success & striving for higher levels of achievement is rare and inspiring. Beyond being a great inspiration to many, Rodney's reflections about his journey of manhood shows he is an amazing role model for men and boys and for those people who are fortunate enough to meet him beyond the other great achievements of his life. Thanks so much for this interview and for your persistence in inviting Rodney onto your channel.

@salvadorreyes1337 5 жыл бұрын

Balanced manhood?

@everlastingideas8625 5 жыл бұрын

I think everyone can take away something from this episode and amazing man. Even girls and women, that s just how amazing his message and him as a person are!

@thehealthylife5715 2 жыл бұрын

@@salvadorreyes1337 yeah what is that lol

@mrchipwhitley Жыл бұрын

Thank you for publishing Rodney Mullen and allowing the space for his ideas. You must realize that people with a deep generosity, like Mr. Mullen are not only a source of income for you and your staff, but a public good that must be respected.

@erock736 9 ай бұрын

I really wish someone would do a sit down interview where Rodney and Andy Anderson had a conversation. They’re both such down to earth individuals and I feel like they’d connect so well and have such a great conversation on skateboarding and life in general.

@TheZGALa 5 жыл бұрын

This is truly a remarkable, inspiring, life-changing interview.

@codysmith2854 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness I've always thought Mullen was the best skater ever but this mans mind is as big as his skill manifest

@DVRKSTXR 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way this dude talks. Not only is he an undeniably legendary icon and innovator within the sport of skateboarding as well as skateboarding culture, he just genuinely seems like a down to earth, well spoken dude. Who just so happens to be an insightful genius that is an absolute beast on the board.

@kondirecs 4 жыл бұрын

Rodney is such a gem. A truly beautiful mind and an incredible inspirational person, who brought skateboarding to another level. I could easily listen to him for hours. He's so humble and peaceful and lighten up something inside each of us. That mentor and friend most people need in life. The fact it comes down to skateboarding being the tool to expression, mental balance, community, inner peace and life itself for many people couldn't be explained better than by the one who masters this art to perfection and without doubt will be THE best ever on a skateboard (yes you will!). It's an incredible experience to see how he has gone through at least 3 stages; the young and innocent kid struggling through life taking the world with surprise, the older more autonome character still doing what he loves, perfecting a new level of life when creating street skating into a form we still enjoy up till today, to his older now being extremely wise and thoughtful teaching us the whole progress he has been through. The guy really hides something we'll probably never see, but all of us surely know in some sort. It's impressive but also kind of sad. The man is telling the truth with tears in his eyes!! How often do you come across that?! Even when the interviewer, Tom, is openly speechless you know it's deep. A huge respect and a big thank you Rodney! We love you. Your struggle has created soo much more than you could imagine. We owe you everything! Looking soo much forward to follow you for many more years!

@Upflickk 3 жыл бұрын

Fucking AMEN

@Cale_Davison Жыл бұрын

❤

@ciaranoconnell3157 10 ай бұрын

Beautifully spoken my friend

@3dgar7eandro 2 жыл бұрын

Man Rodney is actually the definition of a good dude that just love what he does and I really have the feeling he would have been a great physicist and philosophist

@childrenoftheabzu 10 ай бұрын

lol philosophist

@oliveriovargas79 5 жыл бұрын

The Rodney Mullen, I've never heard his voice and expressions before. You can see he lives on his on terms and question everything around him. He's a truly enlighten human being.

@jayreed9977 4 жыл бұрын

Always have loved Rodney, but didn't realize how incredibly awesome he truly is.. Thanks for being you Rodney

@racingheart2o9 5 жыл бұрын

I love his self awareness. His ability to be completely honest, to be completely vulnerable, and the level of humility is just inspiring. Nothing to hide, owning it all - the good and the bad, and just pure love gushing out of this man.