Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Quasar Marshall. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Quasar , we’re so appreciative of you taking the time to share your nuggets of wisdom with our community. One of the topics we think is most important for folks looking to level up their lives is building up their self-confidence and self-esteem. Can you share how you developed your confidence?
As cliche as it sounds, skateboarding is what taught me. When I was first introduced to skating I was 9, and if skateboarding teaches you anything it’s that nothing comes easy. Everything is earned. It takes focused time and attention towards something particular that through its process of trial and error, ultimately shows you what it’s like to feel confident in your ability. That confidence transcends to most obstacles you face because you have prior experience in overcoming. My self esteem was definitely molded by my ability to be confident in my skill to learn and develop within skateboarding.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
As a young skateboarder in Brooklyn, I lacked the community and resources that I now have a hand in making possible for the generations of skaters to follow. There wasn’t a skatepark in my neighborhood let alone a skate shop. There wasn’t really a way to get into skateboarding unless you were lucky enough to have met or known someone tapped in.
While that’s always given skating an air of mystery, I’ve always wanted to experience what it was like to have older skaters look out for you, help you and push you to reach your potential. I founded TrapboardingCollective to be a step ladder into the skate culture in nyc, in its micro and microcosms, respectively.
Everyone wants something different from skateboarding but the underlining pillars that connect us are now available through collective efforts from members of the local communities.
The goal is to become something of a production/ talent agency imbedded in Brooklyn that teaches and mentors young skaters on developing skills that will help them on the board and in life as they move towards whatever path they choose..
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
That’s a question, umm. I’d have to say my advice for those early on their journey, for starters, is to realize that to see something unseen and make it real requires you to be what some may call “crazy”. You’ve got to be “crazy” enough to know that if you can want it, you can make it possible. Only when you’ve reached peak “crazy” will you be in state of flow that will allow you to vibrate in resonance with those “crazy” things you’ve pictured for yourself.
Secondly, detach from the outcome. You’re gonna get there eventually but that’s not the point. A symphony of horns and brass are playing for you and you’ll miss it worrying about the applause to come afterwards.
Lastly, don’t take yourself too seriously. Remember that you’ve got mess up. Mistakes are not bad, they’re a chance to see things differently. Give yourself time and grace, speak to your self internally like you encourage your friends.
As we end our chat, is there a book you can leave people with that’s been meaningful to you and your development?
Harry Potter. Everything is magic, if you can see it. All of the realest things in the world including air have its roots in things unseen but very real. Also that true strength comes from within and that obstacles are meant to be faced and overcome.
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