You didn’t quit skateboarding because you got old. You got old because you quit skateboarding.

I don’t know if he coined this himself or not, but here’s some inspiring words from my friend Ed Fickert, on his 45th birthday.

I haven’t been on my boards for a while and I’ve definitely seen a difference. That’s going to change this weekend.

Thanks, Ed. 🙂

— updated with correct quote attribution. Thanks! 

Image – Ed 50 50 @ Laurel, image by Jimmy Smutek