You're Not Wasting Your Life

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[@fullmetaldovahkiin]

I am 31 years old and have been skating for 20 years and I will sometimes have multiple bad sessions in a row and I start thinking the same thing of "I wasted my life" but lately I've been reminding myself of the stuff I learned from skateboarding that has helped me in MANY aspects of life. The main one being "Success isn't determined by how many times you fall over but how many times you get back up" and let me tell you from personal experience that has helped me in so many fields that have nothing to do with skateboarding. So regardless of where you end up with skating there is always something you learnred from skating even if you don't realize it.

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

Very well said and articulated. Everything has lessons within itself whether we realize it or not. We are learning and evolving

[@littlereviews]

For sure man. Well said. Skating taught me discipline and I apply it to how I am learning music and have been playing since a very young age. But ever since I started skateboarding my ability to learn an discipline myself has been much stronger

[@dontimaginedragons]

If you're still physically healthy and non injured and can still pursue a hobby like that then you're doing fine. Count your blessings bro, not saying that in a condescending way at all btw but we're lucky we can still be young and healthy even in our 30s. I can't skate anymore for the time being due to bad ankle injuries but there's other things I can still pursue in the mean time. Skating is great and ill always take the lessons I learned and use them in other areas of life even if im no longer participating in the sport

[@fullmetaldovahkiin]

@@littlereviews I would actually say thats another huge by product of skating is that you learn how you learn. My wife thinks I'm so intelligent when really I know how to google stuff and teach it to myself 😅

[@Osai1234]

one thing ive learned from skateboarding is particularly slams. some days will be downright awful for me and then when i skate and take a good slam weirdly enough i get back up in a different mood, laughing at my own mistakes. Essentially i say "i never felt so alive!" And then go on about my day because it really could be worse, and i thank the skies that i am able to skate and breathe another day.

[@TON3RI]

MY GOD THE TRICKS BEEING ON BEAT WAS SMOOTH AS HELL

[@nathanmilnthorpe11]

i noticed that too but i wasn't sure if it was just coincidence lol

[@lilmattmondays6814]

Why is John a soy boy

[@difanaufal]

SO SATISFYING

[@landerval7882]

I’m 35 and starting skateboard now, if it’s time you “enjoy wasting “, then it’s not wasted time. I did the whole career, wife, kids, house and while I am grateful for that, I now gravitate to surf and skateboard as a way (and need ) to express myself

[@jonathanallison1774]

I'm 39 and I used skateboard 25 years ago. I stayed active until 2022 with athletics and exercise. a few months ago my older brother who's a doctor in Chicago started sending me some skate videos and so I bought a board thinking I'd relearn how to ollie and kickflip and elevate my cool dad status a little. It's been a lot of fun and I really like your content. I love the way that you use the music and in the videos and how the skating flows with the beat. I also love that you'll use more classical or jazz and not just hip hop or aggressive rock. I like your interviews a lot too. Great work

[@Dubbinalways]

I love how you mentioned the smell of California while walking past 17 dumpsters

[@b0neheads]

No way John! I’ve been watching you ever since i started skating 5 years ago, I can’t believe you’re going to be a dad! I know you’re going to do so well, and this next step in life will be so huge for yall! Congratulations 🎉

[@MarkFunJones]

The title got me watching early keep killing it. I got a new set up today. Landed a 50-50 on the ledge 180 out pretty good for a 44-year-old to see you’re uploading.

[@Anzner1993]

I love how every landing lands on beat to the music. Some of my favorite sounds is a skateboard popping and landing.

[@cxrrt]

John, we have to know whether you have done this on purpose 😂

[@RebelDrifter]

Same. Thats why I love the EA Skate games as the sounds where / are so good!!! It always makes me happy hearing wheels/bearings spin and the wood tail etc.

[@duckman3958]

Thats what I was thinking!. So sick.

[@Ernie_Creates]

I hope 🤞 whatever you’re going through gets better! Thank you for posting.

[@freefreeog]

don't worry John, even after 8 years of watching your videos, you make me smile, and I hope I can speak for other that has been with you on this journey. hope you and the family stay well and healthy.

[@PenguTT44-sh2oe]

I'm turning 30 this year John. Thinking about it has given me existential dread.

[@syxabd]

One day there's gonna be a silly lil girl running around John's vids while skating lol. Congrats John! Sarah was so tough, I was dumbfounded after watching her video. Cheers to both of you!

[@Zephyrian1st]

Hey John, Also Thanks John. I would also like to share a quick story. About determination, and the difference between effort and failure. I am 30, I have been making KZbin content for over 12 years, i live in the middle of nowhere and do not drive, and also can not afford to drive. I work a job i car pool too to pay bills for classes i took to escape where I am, that never panned out. There are no skateparks, there arent many people and the other half of the year, Where i am is called a dead/ghost town. I have no real choice other than to be where i am and dig myself out to get away. Failure is accepting that everything sucks and it isnt gonna change, or by the time it does you will be too old. I make because If i dont, ive given up, even when i make it i have other people i can help, there is so much life left. I am alone, struggling, doing what i can now to get out, determination is recognizing the situation, and doing what it takes to over come it, failure only happens when you give up. For a long time i felt like my life wasted away, but you inspired me recently to skate again, well alot in my life made me skate again, i felt lost and turned to something i knew made me feel good, and alive, and it did. It took me from depressed and lonely, to hopeful and invigorated. My only dream is to be somewhere where winter isnt 9 months of the year thats about it.

[@FabienBrunod]

Hey dude I' m in a kinda similar situation, but I drive. Where I live there aren't many skaters and they mostly quit from time to time, they get replaced by younger guys and then they quit too. I had to drive 26/27 km to get to the nearest park and most of the time there is no one there. So I will get really sad or angry sometimes thinking that I must be the only one in my area loving skating to the point of keep doing it even by myself. I know you can't drive but have you tried bus or trains? You really need to skate somewhere else if you wanna change that feeling. I know it's hard when you work and I know you need to spend more but itsl's worth it every time to skate in a cool park with skaters that are better than you. Trust me

[@Zephyrian1st]

@@FabienBrunod nada man, country don't care about public service and the people don't want it, at least it seems. Na just gotta do me, stay positive and get on the hustle to make sure I can be out of here and live somewhere I'm free from the miles and miles of nobody desolation, to a spot where I can be me. I think that's a very good goal to strive for.

[@terencebryant1492]

Just the videos I needed on my 24th birthday and congratulations on fatherhood

[@briansaposerr]

OMG THAT NOLLIE FLIP 50 WAS SO GOOD!!!!!

[@Yuuki.Shimizu]

You don’t even know how much I needed this. Thank you bro 🙏. The journey called life is a crazy one.

[@typerightseesight]

When you hit like 25ish there's another burst of skill. It's like a 7 year switch that flips itself over again.

[@ichrism]

Im 25 rn I know exactly what you're talking about.

[@typerightseesight]

@@ichrism wait till you hit like 32 and just start flippin into miniramps and stuff haha jk kinda

[@larryjonn9451]

I agree and my theory is that we see we're getting old fast, and want to get good as fast as possible so confidence increases

[@typerightseesight]

@@larryjonn9451 becomes second nature after so many seasons.

[@jayskate6631]

@@larryjonn9451lmao what😂😂 it’s called hitting your physical prime + years of experience.. wtf you talking about 😂😂😂

[@cam2818]

Damn this is so comforting and reassuring right now. I’m only 21 but relating heavily to those motions. I’ve committed so much of my life to photography, it was a lot easier when I was younger but for the first time I’ve been to questioning my path, wondering if maybe I coulddd work a 9-5 etc. recently come to a similar point where as long as I’m centring creativity, and I have my needs met, I’m chillnnnn. I believe only good can come from that. Anyways thank you for sharing where you’re at, it’s really comforting for these feelings to be talked on as normal and common :)

[@NullBlox]

Mucho Love to John and The Fam! The Man even takes time out his day to break out the blackboard and teach us The Art of Skateboarding.

[@rainmathews3999]

it’s a pleasure to get your videos in my recommended, your editing has become god tier + i enjoy your advice and yapping and skating lmfao. i remember being 15 and buying progress daily merch (white longsleeve that said “monetize your art”) and being super hyped about it and wearing it until i lost it. keep doing videos john

[@TknoFilms]

John have been following you for a few years now and I'm really stoked to see your evolution as a human being, and your awereness. I know sometimes too much awareness is a pain in the ass 😂 but I'm hyped for the next stage of your life. Keep up the good work 🤟🏼and do what you love and always make the time for the things you want to do and life will be great.

[@sqeashy8346]

Thank you. Needed to hear this.

[@RedRocketRenching]

Love your vids, keep killing it brother!

[@BenjiSelby]

You’re kill it John! I have one of your Progress Daily stickers on my laptop case and when I look at it, I feel like I can do whatever I put my mind to. I appreciate honest and open you are about your adventures. After watching your vids for a while now, like anything you do, you’ll figure it out and it’s gunna be dope!

[@chandlerrr6177]

Love you John, you’re a big inspiration dude.

[@mistromakesmusic]

I'm loving this kinds of videos John, you are so spot on with every comment and it is beyond relatable. Thank you doing this for all these years, I can't wait to see you build something just as or even more beautiful than what you've built already.

[@Klust413]

Hey, love what'cha do. I bought your book and thought you did a really nice job with it. The turmoil you're dealing with I can identify with. There's a lot more on my plate than I think I can handle, but if it's any consolation, I still feel like I can click a video of yours and have those life events go away for at least a little while.

[@MrChambers]

Totally gel with this. I went fron skateboarding to professional skateboard filming (managed to film for the Bones video, the Deathwish video, and made my own skate film) to then being a professional animator. Then after having worked on a few TV shows I decided to stop doing that and make a video game. Life is about finding what challenge gets you juiced and chasing that and realising that it doesn't need to fuel you forever. Im in my 30s now and a lot of my friends that I grew up with skating have kinda figured out the same thing. I think the unique thing skateboarding teaches you is the joy of trial and error. And I find skateboarders around my age always have the most interesting life paths, its beautiful. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@Watch-ethro]

another great and uplifting video by yours truly john hill

[@brokenboard]

Thanks John, haven’t watched the video but I needed that title.

[@b.m.77]

Thanks John, I needed this 🥹

[@justinbishop7142]

John’s a legend! Thanks for always keeping it real💯🧡

[@loxah3944]

I only read the title so far and I just wanna say I feel like Im wasting my life skating but its one of the only things that's truly fun and makes me happy, id rather waste my life doing whats fun than waste my life chasing a job that will make me stressed and unhappy like my parents want.

[@dylanwestrand9507]

Remember to exercise and sleep and keep your body as healthy as you can. Also, keep learning new tricks and don’t get stuck doing the same session for a long period of time. I started skating hard in the middle of high school and I’ve had to slow down now because I did it all in a very unhealthy way.

[@Spitboy01-yt6od]

To me I never felt like that at all because that’s like saying “going to a gym is a waste of time” you’re still getting the excersice and staying in shape but at the same time doing cool trick that you wouldn’t do in the gym. Plus, I love listening to music while skateboarding, there is a lot of emo/pop punk songs out there and I always discover new music while having a blast. So really for me it never feels a waste. What made me feel like a waste is sitting on a couch, eating cheetos all day😭😭

[@workinprogressskateboardin9877]

Thats right .If you skate you do much for yourself❤️

[@blackthunder2342]

Congratulations man, I’m really proud, producing a kid in this time and age will give you more motivation to keep giving I hope you will keep developing videos and keeping me interested in your time. Congratulations love life and love giving

[@dezee7944]

Hey man your videos have always helped me get motivated to skate and they also give ne a chance to reflect on myself with your uniquely deep commentary. That definitely isnt wasted potential because I know others feel the same, whatever you do youll do it in a unique way which in it of itself makes it worthwhile

[@Philceja]

Great video John, always inspiring watching your skating and especially your intellect and outlook on life and having a different perspective than the standard person.🙌🏼

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

I didn't start skating until i was 41. It the single best thing i have done for myself as an adult. The session creat harmony with my work life that is a no fail culture.

[@KaperLucero]

What a great session!

[@nix.tricks]

congrats on baby Peach. Been watching you since blonde hair on the sunny balcony in ohio, to meeting sarah, to new york, to now. you embody progress daily and it's been a pleasure to watch you grow a legacy and a family over the years.

[@planetmysteron]

I live for these jazzy edits🔥🔥🔥

[@JawsHLL]

Great video. Thank you

[@YoutuberJeremy]

hope life is good John haven't checked in your channel in a hot minute but hope all is well! Congrats on father hood :) coolest parents ever.

[@GRINDSKATEBOARDINGPODCAST]

John, you and Andy Shrock got me in to skateboarding. I enjoy where I have gotten with having a few sponsors backing me and doing small brand deals. So I just wanted to come on here and honestly thank you for getting me to where I am today!!! It's all because of you pushing everyone to Progress Daily!!!!

[@mattxdillon]

Congrats man!!!

[@drizzzic]

So relatable when you said you made a video and then you don’t even watch it after it’s posted like you couldn’t tell if it was good or not until after. THAT is the thing. Gotta make sure you’re having fun and not being g so serious and know you would click on it personally over and over

[@therealskatedad]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the landings being in sync with the beat. Sadly, a dying art. Glad to see someone else is keeping it alive

[@PotionSeller369]

The timing with this video is insane, thank you for this, it caught me off guard how well timed the title was to the exact thing in going throughXD

[@jd2rs]

Came here after Sara’s video! Wow! So happy for all of you guys that everyone is home and healthy. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@EidanHimself]

congratulations John!♥

[@nicholas4joy]

Hey man love your videos!. I was wondering what laptop you use to edit the films, if you have any suggestions let me know. Thanks!

[@PicMus]

guilt expectations idealization, guild expectations idealization, repeat repeat. The theme of these conversations are a lot around that. If you identify guilt, balance your expectations and don't idealize what you (want to) do, life will be way easier and will make you not to fear the future.

[@meganandbradley8695]

I broke my arm a few weeks ago skating, needless to say I’ll be out of the game for awhile but watching your videos helps fill the gap 🤙🏻 keep up the good work! 📹

[@arturodominguez2]

Been watching you since i was 14 bro im 25 rn and its crazy how times just flies.

[@kashiro2492]

Ill never get tired of the god tier editing tricks the the music 🎶

[@freerunner02]

Man so thankful for skateboarding the things I've learned along the way , good things are earned from trying repeatedly until you learn how to do it hours of flailing around on the ground and air to land a trick, this is no other feeling kept me outta trouble kept me more physically active, went hard from 13 - 19 then got into body building at 19 barely skate boarded anymore got back into it the last few years tho 30 now all I can say is I am great for skateboarding

[@sleepy1205]

Congrats on the good news 🎉🎉🎉

[@Antho51146]

Skate sesh was 🔥 🔥🔥

[@imcarkham2566]

The switch heel at 1:27 spooked me kinda got behind you

[@jonjon9270]

Im 31 we just had our first baby girl. Congrats man!!!! parenthood is amazing!!!!

[@teyar8071]

Youre the best john everytime a new upload appears i know its gonna be fire

[@GrandRisingmvmt]

love to see it! you left some newbalances up there and i felt like i was walking in your shoes when i found out they were yours! (well i was!)

[@FerdinandZebua]

4:25 for those of you watching this video feeling something like, "Wait a minute, is a chapter marker missing..?"

[@gogetem188]

HI JONNY JONNY hope all is well sending love and positivity and just a big hug to ya both our first was born 26 weeks 12 weeks in hospitable the first 4-6 was critical so i no how hard things can get anyway we will wait for MIS Peachy's vlog we got ya back if ya need some time away

[@Slipahaulic]

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve clicked on your channel but i used to watch all the time. Thanks for your advise!

[@jamesbramlett5407]

Ben the Brave Martian - such a good, wholesome message ❤

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

I hope that everyone has an amazing 2024 and safe travels and skateboarding throughout the year. 🍀♾️❤️‍🔥

[@daveschnee9249]

random question I need help with : When I was a kid and got my first skateboard I skated mongo and when I learned to ollie (learned just standing not while skating) I stood goofy. I quit skating without ever learning to olli on the go. A few years ago I started skating longboards and knowing better I skate with regular stance. Regular stance feels natural to me but now when I stand on a regular skateboard and want to learn olli it feel super wierd because I push regular but my body wants me to stand goofy to (try) ollie. WHAT should I do? Skating goofy feels wierd trying to ollie regular feels super duper wierd

[@elijahreeves4890]

this was perfectly timed to my life, i saw the title and i needed this.

[@aginger8508]

Saw your instagram happy for you bro

[@Rainman0505]

Haven't watched you in years but this notification caught my attention. You're an amazing skater btw bro I loved watching you growing up. God bless.❤

[@Rainman0505]

Almost forgot, you're also the chillest dude on the planet.

[@ostias]

in this productivity era you only have to be gratefull for all the little things. thank you for sunshine, thank you for rain ! Challenges make you grow in other directions. Every time you go off the path that everybody spects you to follow you will get judge and shamed. But that's what gives life flavour and everybody will judge you anyway. The truth behind is that nobody cares because all te people are strugling with their own lives. keep making content that follows your guts and you'll be fine. have a nice one !

[@DLivingston]

Watched the prego video and man that was rough as a viewer. So happy that all is well with Baby Peach and Sara as well. wow. Congrats on becoming a Dad!

[@faltonito]

I cannot explain how satisfying it is that the trick landings always match the instrumental. It’s been YEARS, John. I SEE YOU🔥

[@ryanrowe1975]

Congratulations!

[@blavillvillaester8749]

you should come back some time soon as there is a newly built skatepark where motic lives near, Im a local skater here in cebu and I live near the park if you need directions I'd be happy to guide

[@surpriseshoveit3514]

1:19 Oof that was close man! So scary

[@lustforlow-end6022]

Congratulations on the pregnancy! Hope you & your wife have a long, happy life with your baby/babies, continue skating though. It’s always cool seeing ‘Rad Dads’ at the skatepark with their kids ☺️ Greetings from Dublin, Ireland ✌️BTW I’m 43 & I still don’t know what I want out of life! 😥

[@zaygibbs2973]

John, no matter what video you post it always makes me smile, you've been such an influence to me and you made me start skating, keep doin you because you're awesome man, love you bro❤❤

[@ericksyoutube]

As chaotic as life can be sometimes, it’s comforting to hear that even at your age you are still discovering new ways of life and trying different things. Turning 25 soon so I hope to keep that curiosity and enthusiasm like yourself!

[@Rekallism]

@JohnHill - As a 41yo and also as my 3rd year anniversary skateboarding actively at least once a week approaches why does it feel recently that doing street (after doing a lot of transition) does it feel like I'm starting again? If someone was to watch my skate vids recently... I look amateur. But I have other times months and years ago that transition and vert ramps were my best work. Just a thought I'm throwing out there.

[@Zero_Will_Kill]

After finding your channel and watching your content, it has made me pick up my board again. Keep doing what you do, i`m sure there are many others feeling the same way just like me. Much love from Norway my man!!

[@Paul_Shwartz]

Two videos in three days and im sick this is perfect

[@lochlainedwards8668]

This title is the affirmation ive needed for a while

[@justinbishop7142]

I have that deck!! All the new Revive graphics are so 🔥 idk what one to set up next!!! Your yellow ignore the hype graphic is 🔥too

[@Jonathan-jq5cl]

Just saw Sara’s video. Congrats on being a dad, glad the craziness is over and the baby is home safe.

[@jeybu5144]

Thank you

[@0N3DR3AD]

Peep the hater in yellow 1:48 Shaking his head. Lol. 🤣

[@BenEaton1212]

Solid.

[@minniemontemayor9236]

Thanks you

[@mattvyez]

I'm curious what camera you shoot with

[@ryanhutch4097]

I liked the half cab nose manny nollie back 180 it was too smooth

[@jaybennett2740]

Congratulations on your daughter

[@Skatelife-wg8jk]

Hi John I have a question. What type of camera do u use?

[@Sellbow]

Im 36 and I never made any money skating but I got alot of friends and happiness and good memories as well as personal satisfaction. Hardly a waste of time.

[@nailzgotclips7527]

Your reach for continued positivity as a creator and a skateboarder is very much needed and always appreciated . 💜

[@Sleepy_Dex]

Yo can't wait to see what you are going to be cooking up :)

[@betoguerra87]

You are soooo good 😮😮😮

[@Tarrontrades]

My kids love the squad bots book John 👍

[@JohnHill]

That makes me very happy

[@eyemastervideo]

I just want to wish you happiness.