this may sound cheesy, but when I was in jr high, like 13 or something, I had this older friend. He was 17 or so, and I remember him being really good (by my standards). I was always embarrased to skate with him 'cause I sucked. The one day some older kids were baggin' on me. He stopped them and said "it doesn't matter how good you are, as long as you're having fun". As cheesy as it was, I was sooo stoked by that, I still really try and apply it. I sucked at skating. I could ollie and grind and stuff, but wasn't super good. But I still have fun.