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My First Million · September 9, 2026 · 1h 13m

Decoding Tony Hawk’s mindset in 72 minutes

Tony Hawk

Sam Parr and Shaan Puri sit down with skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. They cover the business side of skate parks, the decade of scraping by before Tony made it big, and the obsessive mindset that led to the first-ever 900. The conversation also touches on the licensing empire of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, his approach to investing, and how he continues to skate and influence culture into his 50s.

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Curious

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The Price of Greatness: Landing the 90000:26:33
Tony Hawk recounts the years of work and countless failed attempts that went into landing the first-ever 900, a trick many thought impossible.
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Highlights

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The Real Business of Skate Parks00:03:42
Tony Hawk breaks down the economics of building and operating skate parks, revealing why so few are profitable and what it takes to make them work.
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From Scraping By to Global Icon00:17:54
Tony shares how he survived on meager earnings in the early days of pro skating, often sleeping in cars and living off prize money.
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How Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Became a Cultural Phenomenon00:35:16
Tony discusses how the video game franchise transformed his brand and introduced skateboarding to a global audience.
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Still Flying at 50+01:03:47
Tony reflects on staying active and relevant as an older athlete, adapting his style while continuing to push boundaries.
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Misc

✧Sam and Shaan recall unexpectedly meeting Tony Hawk while traveling in Ethiopia.
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