In this one I’m responding to a “gifted hater” situation and, instead of doing the whole internet back-and-forth, I break down how I look at criticism when you’re actually trying to get better at skating. If you’re learning tricks, filming yourself, posting progress, or just trying to level up, you’re going to run into people who chirp from the sidelines. I talk through how I separate legit feedback from noise, and how I keep it moving without letting it mess with my skating. I also get into what I’m actually focused on: technique, reps, and setting up sessions that make progression easier. That’s why I’m using stuff like a flatbar and why I’m always testing gear—because the goal is to remove friction and make practice consistent. If you want the real takeaway, it’s this: put your energy into your process, not the comments. Skate, learn, adjust, repeat—and let the results do the talking.