3 years ago 9 notes. Rodney Mullen. Maybe it’s because Rodney Mullen’s genius on a skateboard is undisputed that the 47-year-old is so private about his skating (his video part was released in 2004). TED x Rodney Mullen: Considered as the godfather of skateboarding, Rodney Mullen pushed skateboarding to exciting He shows how the unique environments skaters play in drive the creation of new tricks -- fostering prolific ingenuity purely for passion's sake. In this exuberant talk he shares his love of the open skateboarding community and how the unique environments it plays in drive the creation of new tricks — fostering prolific ingenuity purely for passion’s sake. Mullen was born with metatarsus varus, better known as pigeon toes, a condition causing both feet to point inward. Rodney Mullen has captivated Ted Talk audiences with his brand of personal lecturing; now it … And interestingly, he may also be autistic. I love Rodney. First TED talk I've ever watched (Thought it was a radio show hosted by a guy named ted or something.) Ask skateboarding’s leading innovator a few questions and you’re bound to get an earful. ‘Pop an Ollie and Innovate!’ by Rodney Mullen (TED Talk) The last thing Rodney Mullen, the godfather of street skating, wanted were competitive victories. On the desk were two big monitors, a pair of pulsating white speakers, and everyone’s respective iPhones. Rodney Mullen is the godfather of street skating, and in this exuberant talk he shares his love of the open skateboarding community. Why you should listen Known as the godfather of street skating, Rodney Mullen is one of the most prolific and influential skateboarders in history. Rodney Mullen is a legendary skateboarder who transformed the art of street skating. A few months ago, Wired reached out to do an interview, assigning one of the most talented writers I’ve ever had the opportunity to meet, Brendan Koerner. Mullen is widely credited with building the foundation that modern street skating was built on. A Laser-like Focus Helped Rodney Mullen Overcome Obstacles to Become Great. 3 years ago 22 notes. Wired is the most prestigious tech magazine I know of, and I can’t begin to express what an … WWW.SEBRINGREVOLUTION.COM .

RODNEY MULLEN “LIMINAL” 7.11.16. Mullen sat locked in on what appeared on screen, wearing a worn George Harrison T-shirt.