Mastering Failure | Micky Papa | TEDxSFU

Micky Papa is from right here in Vancouver Canada and has made his way from the Canadian national skate scene on to the global scale. Micky is well known for his innovative technical skate style, coming up with never been done tricks and always pushing his game to the next level. Skating has brought him everywhere from the Olympics to the TEDx stage right here in front of you. His love for skating has extended into a passion for wellness and nutrition. He currently holds a diploma in nutrition and is always thriving to broaden his knowledge. Aside from skating you can find him on the sunny beaches of California surfing or playing volleyball with friends. Micky Papa is from right here in Vancouver Canada and has made his way from the Canadian national skate scene on to the global scale. Micky is well known for his innovative technical skate style, coming up with never been done tricks and always pushing his game to the next level. Skating has brought him everywhere from the Olympics to the TEDx stage right here in front of you.
His love for skating has extended into a passion for wellness and nutrition. He currently holds a diploma in nutrition and is always thriving to broaden his knowledge.
Aside from skating you can find him on the sunny beaches of California surfing or playing volleyball with friends. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@Micky_Papa]

Such an incredible opportunity. So completely honored to stand up there with many other amazing people/speakers. Couldn’t be more grateful 🙏🏽

[@7plyTherapy]

What a talk! You killed it, and it definitely inspired me not only to go skate, but also with my CZcams channel, to bring mental health awareness to the skate community. For the longest time I was afraid of failing with it, but then I got the courage to just try it, I mean what’s the worst that could happen. This talk made me feel less afraid of failing with it, because I can always try a different angle to make it work. 💪🛹🧠

[@tonycruise]

good job mickey catch you at chevy!

[@Blackisss]

Very encouraging Micky!

[@soundsbitter]

Man thank you for doing this Micky. You’re a beast bro. Your story is so inspiring. ❤

[@lifestylemedicinals8692]

You killed it the way you would on your board haha

[@user-ch3pf1jq4j]

Alive 46 yrs, skating for 37 of them . Shaped me into a fairly decent human being. Everything this man is saying rings true. Skateboarding is a huge piece of my heart &soul. It's in our blood. I've known of Micky since his am days & from this point on, he's 1 of my faves. A true class act & a great representation of who we truly are. Big love from the gnarly 'Nati Mr Papa...

[@MrWhatever1234567]

I had no idea micky papa was so completely and utterly disconnected from reality. What an eye opening speech

[@mikemelara9591]

His last part was INSANE! KUDOS MICK!!! This was so much fun to watch for some reason! Probably because I’ve never related to anything more in my life! What a treat!

[@Sk8daii]

This is major for the skate Community and for Micky!

[@miked8075]

Still got it at 37 years old like I did when I was 16, so its possible guys. Trust me if you keep up your skating you will only get better, more creative and it will give you more confidence and strength throughout life, not to mention the exercise! Skateboarding teaches you how to keep going and never give up.
Micky’s last part was insane!! Sw laser sw back lip on a handrail! Absolutely nuts

[@anthonyball8316]

I met micky in sf for an axion demo, dude is super humble and a great skater! Keep it up

[@dont4get2wipe]

Watch this man’s new skate part!!

[@kyoungbutta]

great ted talk mickey. let me tell u when i was younger at westchester i use to see mickey all the time ! his warm ups were insane ! every trick was so precise ! i use to just stop what i was doing just to watch him ! mickey most def knows what hes talking about good shiii!

[@tysonkturbo]

switch laser, switch back lip down a handrail folks.

[@ChrisMWilson]

Love this! Huge congrats Micky! Well deserved my man! 🎉🎉🛹

[@Micky_Papa]

Same to you Chris! Honored to share the stage with ya 🙏🏽

[@joshuadansby2874]

One of the best skaters of all time & made this speech look easy too.
Thanks Micky

[@helmutdschulnigg5798]

ohh may god! Thats so accurate! Micky is the blast! I could listen to him all day long. Such a humble and smart guy and one of the best skaterboarders alive.

[@nickid]

🥂 I’m so proud of you son !❤️ Bravo❤

[@bargerkenneth]

Yeah man skateboarding made me a success in so many ways outside of skateboarding. Most of my peers are afraid to fail. I'm afraid to fail too, but I'm willing. Great talk Micky.

[@beast12870]

Such a cool insight of your thought process, it definitely makes sense why you are the goat!

[@Randy2160]

This was awesome Mickey, super proud of you! It was always a pleasure watch you rip Chevy Chase so effortlessly, much love brother ! Keep crushing it ! ❤️‍🔥🙏🏼

[@matthewwilson8897]

Big fan Mickey! You're a great speaker, very well done. Love the message

[@teenoltae]

Dude deserves better than Blind 💯

[@jasiektaras]

Amazing!

[@haileymeans8587]

This is incredible!!!

[@clairekalb5722]

So inspiring!

[@bee444skate9]

Perfect!!

[@ZackWhyel]

Get it Micky!

[@tylertictoc24]

This was awesome! Great message 👌🏽 you had a killer recent video part as well 🔥

[@IsaacZale]

Amazing speech 🔥

[@adamjohnson3664]

Good work.

[@vhls93]

Congratz!
Well deserved.

[@Tommyandersonskateboard]

Thank you skateboarding

[@DanielFerreira.]

Yes!! 👑‼️‼️

[@lurplurpington1701]

The quote attributed to Einstein at 2:00 is incorrect.

[@coleg2012]

Yeah micky! 💪

[@bee444skate9]

Ayeeeee mickeyyyy

[@RyanChann]

LFG 🔥

[@ross-sound-journal]

Kf crook kf 💯

[@Penguiz0isAPoser]

rubbish

[@Conor8urns]

💀😭