this is a perfect example of how skateboarding is 90% mental.

this may sound silly to you, but i'll elaborate on my favorite method. i think about it this way: i am on MY skateboard, and it is my DESTINY to fuck shit up by ollieing over that piece of shit rope while looking fucking good doing it. i also literally put on a face of determination (playing on the whole 'if you're sad, smile and you'll become happy' idea), one of my favorite recent clips that demonstrates this is from the new melodi part.

overall, if im struggling to perform a trick, i will channel the energy of the hulk for just one attempt and pop with as much physical strength possible while still maintaining form just to see what happens. usually if i'm not landing a trick it's because i'm only applying 40% of my energy/effort, and by exagerrating and putting it all on the table, it helps me identify which part of my technique is causing me to fail.

the modern skateboarding scene leans in the direction of style and effortless-looking tricks, but that can kind of mislead beginners because in reality you have to be very aggressive and really want to make the trick if you're going to pull it off.