There are a variety of things that can help one achieve success in extreme sports, regardless of their age or skill level. One of the things that I’ve found most helpful personally has been tapping into the experience, advice, and expertise of people who came before me. Every extreme sports athlete, no matter where they are on their athletic journey, could use some daily motivation to help them to push the limits of their success. Our crew has put together some extreme sports quotes by extreme sports athletes to help you take your game to the next level. Whether you’re trying to conquer a black diamond ski trail, master a new dirt bike trick, or simply land your first kickflip, there’s something for everyone! These accomplished athletes hail from a number of different extreme sports but all are some of the best in their sport including:
- Danny Harf – wakeboarding phenom
- Sunny Garcia – surfing legend
- Travis Rice – epic snowboarder
- Rachel Atherton – downhill mountain bike racer
- Danny MacAskill – trials bike rider
Take a few minutes to read through these extreme sports quotes and get stoked for another day of skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, mountain biking or whatever else you’re in to! And be sure to bring a helmet… Cheers!
Our Top 10 Extreme Sports Quotes
1) “I love that pursuit of progression. Trying to overcome something that scared me, and accomplishing what I had set out to do. Succeed or fail, it’s about getting outside of your comfort zone. The only way to go forward is to be willing to take that next step.” – Danny Harf
2) “I have to be 100% clear that I’m going to do the trick I’m going to do. I never think that I’m going to crash, otherwise I wouldn’t ride the bike the way I do..” – Danny MacAskill
3) “But if anybody knows me, I don’t need anybody to motivate me. I hate losing. I
hate losing period.”- Sunny Garcia
Motivation can be one of the most fundamental keys to a person’s success at any level. Many people rely on external motivation in order to keep them going – parents, friends, bosses… this kind of support can be invaluable but it is no replacement for true, intrinsic motivation that is entirely self derived. While external motivation can be fleeting, when you are self-motivated you never have to rely on the whims of others in order to accomplish your goals!
4) “You know it’s funny what’s happening to us. Our lives have become digital. Our friends now virtual, and everything you could ever want to know is only a click away. Experiencing the world through endless second hand information is not enough. If we want authenticity, we have to initiate it.” – Travis Rice
5) “Never ignore your instinct and you can always push harder. I get inspired when I think about people who have pushed their bodies to the limit.” – Rachel Atherton
The majority of people never truly attempt to push themselves to their full potential. It can be hard to shove forward past your assumptive boundaries and into the unknown in the pursuit of something greater. Oftentimes our limits primarily exist in our minds and what we are looking for frequently lies beyond what we think we can accomplished. Most of us would be served by pushing past the limits we set for our minds, bodies, and even ambitions.
6) “Passion overcomes everything because when you truthfully love something, it’s hard to stop you from doing it and it’s hard to stop you from doing your best at it.” – Mark McMorris
7) “You have to do your own thing. If people are inspired, that’s awesome. If people want to judge you, then that’s just not any of my business.” – Jamie Anderson
Most people want to be extraordinary; most people also want to please those around them. You can’t do both. Often times success and skill require a personality that isn’t afraid to stand out and be unique. People are going to judge you whether or not you are pursuing the things that interest and excite you in life so you might as well go for it! The most incredible people on this planet embrace their individuality and allow it to take them to new heights and you should do the same in your own life.
8) “At the end, when you sleep at night it really just has to do with how you feel anyways. It doesn’t matter what people are saying. They could say you are “the best in the world”, but you can go home and be miserable. They can say “hey you suck”, but you can go home and be totally satisfied as long as it’s having the effect on you. “ – Laird Hamilton
9) “Recognize where your talent lies, work hard on it and, when you reach the top of your profession, don’t forget your roots.” – Tony Hawk
10) “If you want to experience all of the success and pleasure in life, you have to be willing to accept the pain and failure that comes with it.” – Mat Hoffman
Sometimes we need to get a little extra help on our journey from those who have done it
before and these extreme sports quotes could be just the thing you need. Still, this certainly isn’t an exhaustive list out there and the quote that sparks motivation, inspiration, and innovation in you might still be out there. They may have not made our top 10, but here are some other great extreme sports quotes to check out:
“You might not make it to the top, but if you are doing what you love, there is much more happiness there than being rich or famous.” – Tony Hawk
“Make your own luck!” – Rob Dyrdek
“If you have a choice, always choose adventure.” – Adam Kreek
“Never get cocky about your professional success, because the good luck that got you there can turn bad fast.” – Tony Hawk
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