Life Reset Update

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Paul Rodriguez, also known as “P-Rod” was recognized as a prodigy at the young age of 14, only two years after he started skating. His consistency, effortless style and persistence on his board led Paul to travel far from his home town of Northridge, CA to the City Streets around the world as a part of the legendary City Stars team. His passion for skating and filming with his friends led to his breakout part in Logic 6 in 2000, Street Cinema in 2001 and landed him Rookie of the Year in 2002 for his part in Tranworld’s video production “In Bloom.” He turned pro later that year.
Paul bought his first skateboard at the age of 12. When he’s not skateboarding, Paul enjoys studying the lives of influential individuals, including his favorites such as Alexander the Great and Bruce Lee.
Paul currently lives in Los Angeles.

[@rodfilmes]

Thank you Paul, you are my inspiration, I'm 41 years old, and I still don't think about stopping skateboarding

[@MikeTrainormusic]

100%. I'm 40, I'm in Halifax and skated on Christmas eve

[@WEWUZEVERYONEBUTAFRIKANZ]

When did you start losing testosterone and turn GHEY

[@hover_roller_balance_boards]

I feel you I will continue to ride and do what I can. I’m just bummed cuz I have a herniated C5 that I battled 10yrs. I’m looking into surgery. It’s no fun having chronic neck and arm pain every day. Hope I can solve it. It stops me from jumping or enjoying life. I got it from not doing PT. My knee is messed up but I can wear a brace and it’s not much of an issue. Work around your problems.

[@Atrainswrld]

41 in April. I can do kickflips still and nollie shov it's for now.

[@davidryan2464]

I just turned 51 on Christmas Eve. I started Skateboarding last year after watching your videos. Thank you.

[@CoryBurchettSkates]

That’s awesome man!

[@chrisprysok7634]

Bowl skating is great. Pads and easy carves to start.

[@Juice5522]

Incredible

[@pouyaa3516]

just turned 21 on christmas eve and want to start skating again gotta start from scratch again 💯

[@NativeAmericanSwag]

Congrads, Mad Respect! Happy Belated Bday!

[@RickySk8Official]

getting back on my board at 32 . the last time i skated was 7 years ago. thank you for re sparking my love for skating P Rod!

[@mrblaze6982]

Im turning 40 next year and have rheumatoid arthritis but i do anything i can in my power to still be able to skate as long as possible! Paul is an inspiration! ✊🏼

[@jameskimmorley]

Get your health sorted mate, RA is no joke. Diet and lifestyle is key.

[@mrblaze6982]

@@jameskimmorley i know my g! Thanks tho! I’m stayin as healthy as possible! Been battling a few years already! God bless you! ✊🏼

[@skateboardkeras85]

Thanks for showing the low points and being real. I just turned 38 and started back skating in March of 2021, God and skateboarding got me off of hard dope and gave me a purpose in life again. Thanks for all the hard work brother. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Much love from Memphis, TN.

[@miked8075]

These videos make me realize a lot of men in their late 30s struggle with these feelings, but don’t let that doubt dictate, a man can very well be in his prime at these ages if you have the passion and take care of yourself, I just watched DEFINE and P ROD, WADE and countless others on the team prove that’s true. Thanks Paul and Spanish

[@simonhirstmusic]

Mad respect to P-rod for letting people see this! I’ve loved seeing your journey back to a more positive spot, brother. But. Massive shoutout to Spanish! That is the realest of real friendships you can have right there. The toughest conversations. Merry Christmas, and God bless brothers!

[@sea4our]

man. i wish i had ONE friend who looked out for me like this. i've never had a single friend talk to me the way his homie is right here. regardless of where i was at in life. crazy realization. i'm 36 and grew up idolizing Paul because i'm Mexican. my pops used to LOVE his dad. currently struggling with these same feelings in my field. keep pushing buddy.

[@SwitchFBproductions]

It’s weird tho p rod wasn’t the only one to struggle with skating motivation over that period of time. It’s great to reflect and move forward. Everyone gets down sometimes.

[@rolandocamacho632]

Even the GOAT struggles with stuff like this… thanks for sharing this part of your journey man. As someone who is currently on a very low point, to see someone you looked up to for 15+ years go through this and win every battle feels really inspiring. I don’t think it’s possible for you to grasp the impact you had on the life of so many people around the world. You were my inspiration as a kid, a teen and now as a grown man. Thank you, Keep on pushing till the wheels fall off. GRACIAS HERMANO.

[@justinbishop7142]

P Rod is an inspiration for all of us. He has some of the best style in the game still IMO

[@localjoe]

Really appreciate Paul and Spanish putting this out. Definitely relatable and even more inspiring to see your hero struggle but keep pushing. Merry Christmas Paul and Spanish!

[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

Yeah Spanish is a real one, it's hard to just straight up tell your friend "you're fucking up" when they're down and struggling but sometimes that's what needs to be done and Spanish did it!

[@Dracus]

We’re all here with you brother🙏🏽🙏🏽I’m grateful I got to see life reset when it started. You’ve come a long way. I’ve been changing my life too, so seeing you on the same path in life inspires me even more. God Bless🙏🏽let’s go🏃🏽‍♂️

[@Atrainswrld]

I know what im doing all day. Watching this channel and skating in the drivway in the driveway. I quit around 20. When i saw people do switch ollies over stuff i couldnt eve normal ollie over i gave up. Watching dan corigan had me motivated again. Doing good for turning 41 in April

[@MarcoMartinez-vg9py]

Paul you’ve been my hero ever since I was 8 years old and I’m 22 now and I still think of you as my hero because watching you skate motivated me to start and skating helps me with my mental health and all of this wicked in the world and i feel free and have no stress

[@oskarlino4739]

As a professional athlete it was great hearing this side because a lot of skaters go through this after some time whether they made it pro or not im still young I missed one year of skating refocusing on my life and i really love it this kinda gave me a lift in myself to keep it pushing and get back on my board again much respect to you Paul keep it going man happy holidays

[@CoryBurchettSkates]

It’s awesome to see someone like you at your low points, it’s a reminder that we’re all human and get down sometimes. You guys have an amazing friendship. Thank you for the inspiration 🛹🤘🏼

[@vic1940]

Started skating again this year after just having no idea of what to do left and this is so helpful in the times where it's hard to find a reason to keep pushing

[@L3thalShad0ws7]

This why P.rod is/always will be my favorite. Practice what you preach. Haven't skated in bout 7 years but this man has inspired me for the n'th time

[@mikecrook]

very relatable, thank you for showing this. Check up on your homies, when they say Im fine they really arent. You have a great friend that cares for you, Im currently been in this mindset of self doubt recently, never have I faced this challenge. Hard to explain but this video kinda came at the right moment. Im trying to navigate and process whats going on but my mind and body feel off, ive always been super happy, give my shirt of my back for anyone. Even writing this is a weird feeling. I help people everyday yet I dont help myself, I never expected others to help back either. Now when I need a friend to reach out the most I feel alone. I think im starting to understand it but its also nice to hear im not the only one. Much love and happy holidays.

[@htzcap]

+"U're my hero" -Mfer that was your decision don't put it on me 😂

[@Thatboywells]

Bro at 21 hearing him say he didn't feel an inspiration to skate scared me to be honest. When Spanish mike said "you were supposed to be my hero" I felt that. But I love seeing the inspiration this transparency is needed more in communities and I love the way you've been able to change the lives of so many with something as simple as making a post like this. Much love Paul wishing you the best and will always be an observer of your work🙏🏾

[@tylerrudd5461]

That’s a good friend there. I’m 38 and have been skating since the 90’s. Being the same age as Prod I watching his career from the beginning. Definitely a inspiration to us skaters who have been doing it for decades.

[@mitchells9365]

Thank you Paul and Mike for documenting all these videos for us to see, even the pros need routine and recovery practices but it shows that even a bit of lifestyle change you can achieve those goals you didn't know were reachable! Hope to see more videos like that, cheers guys!🎉

[@graffsb]

That's dope Mike saw something wrong and said something.. that's a real friend right there.. you both are an inspiration❤

[@titou1again]

I am glad you feel better. Take good care of you and have fun on your board

[@rodcfar]

legend! love it all ups and downs thanks for sharing team

[@headphoneactivist]

incredible way of showcasing how we go through cycles as humans.

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

Shout-out to Mike for capturing these moments and seeing the importance and value of sharing them.

[@monkeynbarrel]

Thank you, Paul, for sharing your vulnerability with your fans. I haven't skated seriously since I broke my wrist bombing a hill longboarding. Your videos inspire me to pick the board back up.

[@alexoroslive]

Life is like a bumpy road, sometimes you gonna run into a bump and it hurts, you lost, you sad but it's not the end of the road, keep pushing!

[@RadonVex]

Big bro! I’m glad to see this side of you. I skated for 13years straight then all of a sudden I had to grow up get a job. Life gets to you. The grind of life grinds away at the creative side. The enjoyment of skating as a kid is the discovery of all the new possibilities. As we get older we understand the consequences if we fall if we get hurt. The can blow out the flame. I just started playing session and it’s helping me get inspired to get back on my board. You have more to learn more to master. Get to it!

[@roquexz]

You're my hero too Paul. Thanks for bring this moments Mike

[@zaheerahmedvdf]

always been my fav skater, i think we all lack purpose from time to time especially when we reached our accomplishments. Its good to see you redefine your purpose, but keep pushing and finding your ultimate purpose!

[@Thatboywells]

Forever an inspiration

[@Followerofthewayforever]

Feliz Navidad …. May the Highest of high keep on blessing you. You will always be my inspiration in this life and the next. God bless you Paul, today tomorrow and forever ❤❤

[@eduardomancilla9573]

Thanks, this one hit me hard internally, this year I want to get back my inspiration to skate and this video was pretty helpful

[@NathsHim]

as a 21 year old whos gone through a similar phase in terms of mental health, i may not have the facilities and $ like you paul to change myself like you but this video opened my eyes to a whole new mentallity, i dont needa look after myself like you in terms of joints ect as im so young ect but my mental health after watching this video is mind blowingly different. thankyou for being you and showing us this im sure theres loits of young skaters like myself who use the sport as an escape from reality and a passion from what else is going on in life. Thankyou

[@andreornelas4397]

Vc sempre foi inspiração pra mim ! Sempre assisto uns videos seu antes da sessão, obrigado.!

[@stunnathegod1671]

Damn , word up , Spanish is a real one 💪 glad you doing good legend. I’m 23 and just got back into skating a few months ago & just got blessed with a complete this Christmas . Life resets are real. 🛩🍾🙏

[@SligPro]

Love you Paul thanks big bro

[@marcgarc]

Hey Prod, Im not a skater, but I’ve always known about you since I was young (25 yoa now) but I caught your 1st life’s reset video, and maaaan…. Inspiring bro. Seriously inspiring to both skaters and non skaters. Life has its ups and downs, we all know. Love & support you!

[@garydepena2332]

Life is all ebbs and flows…being able to look back at some lows in life like this always helps you realize that you made it through and that those hard times will always pass🤘🏼

[@eggnoc]

I'm going through some dark times. But today was a special day as I'm starting to see some light. So it's funny this video shows up to me. Thank you P-Rod.

[@Samquin31]

Started skating when I was a kid because of you and Shecks on plan B. Now I'm a 25 year old married vet with a newborn getting back into skating because of this life reset series. I too am trying to reset my mind, body, and soul and because of you I am inspired. Just ordered 2 mystery decks from primitive and cannot wait to start back on the grind. You are many peoples hero. Don't quit.

[@devinfoster8786]

You da man Paul! Appreciate the inspiring video! Hope you had a great Christmas as well!

[@wheels8004]

Thank you Paul

[@msftkeyys6065]

Prod it’s your biggest fan from port harcourt Nigeria Your videos are a big inspiration to us here in Port harcourt Nigeria and the skate community your used boards will do a great deal for us here and will be an inspiration

[@samrosthstein6385]

Hell yeah I'm glad you got out of that rut P.. Always an inspiration to see your vids!!

[@dylanlovecomposer2638]

After the intro and then the music comes in and that first trick hits… perfection 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@BlissLifeProd.]

Much love 💙much respect to you brotha🤝

[@chunkyrexx9264]

THIS PART 🙏🏻 Feliz Navidad Paul.

[@bryanenriquez-saldana2340]

A true legend

[@CSDonohue11]

Indeed

[@CalvinJCandie]

Thank you Paul for inspiring me when I was a teenager and as an adult.

[@ponolovefarms3926]

51 years old and skated until a bad knee injury around 44. It was time to stop going so hard. It just wasn’t fun anymore. Found my new passion surfing and snowboarding. Good luck Paul!

[@user-hg5oh9ij5h]

you give me inspiration for life. thank you bosses.

[@gerardocortez9816]

This was too real and relatable. Glad to see you out of that phase. Keep pushing the limits P-Rod! Praying for you!

[@slowboycapital]

brave for posting this dude. we all have our battles. thank you.

[@goldleader6169]

So glad you got your groove back PRod , you have a true friend there in Spanish MIke best of luck to you both.

[@Eskay94]

Felt this 100%, after 16 years of skating ithat drive to wanna skate and the fun behind it slowly faded away. The older you get the more creative you have to be with keeping the things that you enjoy doing in your life.

[@eswatiniskateboarding9270]

Its really cool to see a video like this. the unspoken battles. @Prod84skate has been an inspiration growing up and i live on a continent (africa) where skateboarding is still developing and in my country its still in the baby stages, but watching people like PROD has helped push and grow, now we in Eswatini have our first and only skate park in the country, thank you @Prod84skate for all the inspiration.

[@deathkid007]

Thank you Paul and Spanish ! We needed this as an older skater. Seeing our hero be human is inspiring enough as it is ❤❤ I’m living what he’s talking about rn and it will come to an end when I see you in a week at Zumiez 100k ! Skatetopia ❤️❤️😂

[@cosmicavatar773]

Awesome video, love you Paul your one of my favorite skaters, shout out to Robert, Lemos and all the crew. Primitive #1

[@Prod84skate]

Thank you for the kind words

[@TheAdaptiveMaritimer]

Oh hell yeah Paul, the legend is back!!!

[@TeamSaikoRC]

nice Paul! I needed to see this today. Keep pushing!

[@martyg8820]

It's wild to get to know ya a little bit through the videos paul. Im 37, and was ducking out of skateboarding right around 2001 when you were joining Es' . Big McCrank fan growing up. Anywho, hope you have a nice holiday bro. Peace

[@n00dles4]

legend, you inspired so many people

[@DylanCole914]

So dope, thank you.

[@dannylatte415]

keep focused. only gets tougher, mentally, physically, and spiritually. stay blessed. 1

[@krupcio]

I'm 38 now and Th End was my first skate video I've wached on VHS. 23 years on a skateboard and still... Thank you

[@Konradical007]

Much LOVE❤🎉

[@MatrixEdit]

How can you not like this guy

[@LiveWireDemandMediaLlc]

@PaulRodriguez I'm almost 40 years old and haven't stopped skateboarding you have been such a future inspiration for many of us. Would love to see a Reboot of Street Dreams all y'all come back together one of my favorites.

[@timmyandfriends5379]

I'm 29 and started skating three years ago. During the last six months, I haven't been feeling it. My progress with my kickflips has been declining. But now, I enjoy riding and doing simple tricks on the streets.

[@kingofthecuntsfromcuntasia3286]

#SpanishMike deserves a guest Primitive Pro Model Board for bringing this to light, the guys got a thick skin taking P-Rods jibes an banter in nearly every edit we see of them together 😂 kudos Spanish lets keep this legend in the game 🙌🏼

[@AdamCeladin]

Hell Yeah P Rod always on Top Brotha !!!

[@niftysin]

Paul the 🐐 of 🛹

[@jayden.membreno]

thank god for paul the biggest inspiration i know…

[@survivor1time]

Big Up P! One Life to Live...Go Grab it !!! FIYAH

[@fweakxoxo]

Won't get to see the actual premiere as ill be off being festive lol 🎄🎁🥳 but hope you have a Merry Christmas Paul! 😚😚

[@GottaGloUp1Day]

Thank you for making these dope vids

[@Aidenc317]

Can't wait

[@briansaenz1617]

Thanks for showing your lows. Reminder we’re all human. Inspiring to see you get yourself out of that and acknowledge it.

[@user-hz4fi7hy7g]

Legend status, keep pimpin those skate spots

[@centralfinitecurve-ling...]

Perfection via genius is it's own kind of burden. And this guy is an example of a genius demonstrating perfection. He carries the burden, always. That's his curse. That's his gift.

[@warbomb]

I’m 31 my birthday next mouth & I remember going into drugs and I still loved it but couldn’t keep going being dope sick or the buzz where off & be like I’m done & now that I’m 10 years clean I love it ! I can’t do the flat ground tricks I used to be able to do I had flag ground on lock ! But couldn’t skate switch for the life of me , now that I’m clean it’s my hobbie I don’t go hard & do an try kick flips down 7 and 8 sets anymore, but love fun boxes A frames kickers , Transitions and some rails and doing runs ! My therapy 💚💚

[@BELLAROSE21212]

🎉yes yes yes … let’s go manual tricks …. Can’t wait to see more of that !!!

[@AlexNiedt]

Thank you for this motivation! 🙏

[@wilburkookmeyer5804]

Your streetsk8ing style is SOLID!🤙

[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

It's fine feeling like this sometimes, I had been skating almost every day or at least 4-5 days a week between the ages of 12 to 29 and it was my only thing in life. Then it suddenly just went away, passion gone. I couldn't understand it and I almost felt guilty over it since I was actually good at it and people were telling me that I had wasted potential and so on, but I just didn't feel like doing it anymore. I had to take some time off to just get my head straight and mind in order and I'm finally starting to get excited about skating again a couple years off the board doing other things. Of course it's way different when you're at your point in life and your career but still, it's so weird feeling like you have to take a break from something you love so much. I still remember the first skate video I ever saw, 16 Below and your part in it got me hooked immediately so thank you for that! Still one of my favorite parts to watch. Hyped to see you found the spark again man!

[@Shellshock361]

If somebody needed inspiration this was it. Well all get burned out and have our ups and downs. We just have to muscle through it. Paul is lucky to have people like Mike around to call him out on it and push him forwards. We all don't have that person, but we can all watch videos like these and know things get better.

[@mattcataloni]

Damn Paul killing it!!!

[@AaronFelizmenio]

Welcome back, Paul!

[@jessemachine9197]

Just Keep Going P-Rod. Enjoy the journey, life is to short, and every other day is a blessing to be alive to keep being the best you can be. Peace!

[@transferz]

Ive had these feelings as well and the winter is the worst. The cold and rain makes it miserable and you lose tricks the older you get and that sucks.

[@kylersoul]

God Bless You Paul we all here for the Ride 🙏🏾 2024 will be a Amazing Year

[@7even871]

3:09 true soldier holding back tears ❤

[@DuftCloudly]

Shoutout to Paul and Spanish for putting this out there. Been going through this with music myself and it’s reassuring to see it’s not just me

[@MRDREEZY]

u got dis p-ROD !!!!!shout from phoenix! hopefully one dAY we meet my brotha!

[@mlklotusmann6749]

Yeah! Keep up the good work 👍🏼