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http://thefreedomskater.com Midland, Odessa, and Monohans - what awesome towns. News stories, great people, and a speech! Get a sneak peek of the speech!

http://freedomskater.com I'm now over 2000 miles into my skate across America!

http://thefreedomskater.com It's a "party in the USA!" err... Eastern Texas, anyway. You just never know where a skate across america carrying a flag might take you.

We are finally over half-way done with this skate across America! I just passed the halfway point in Shreveport, LA yesteday. I'm now 1734 miles into the tour and checking out Texas. from http://thefreedomskater.com

http://thefreedomskater.com I've made it to Jackson, MS. I skated, met some cool people, accepted a generous $50 donation, and didn't get run over. Seriously, mom... It was fine. :-)

http://thefreedomskater.com Sometimes, you're just not on your game. Whether it's social, physical, or emotional, you just can't seem to "perform" like you usually do. I had a day that started that way. It ended better. This video explains why it usually happens and how to fix it. - Austin

http://thefreedomskater.com 1278 miles into my skate across America, I'm realizing the temptation of jumping to the "next shiny thing." I'm also realizing how important it is to stay committed, especially when going through the uninspired lows.

http://thefreedomskater.com The Freedom Skater talks about his day and introduces his Couchsurfing host from Spartanburg, SC. His request from you: Let Colbert know you want him on the "Colbert Report!"

http://TheFreedomSkater.com Come follow me along for my skate from Princeton, NJ to Bristol, PA. It's still early on in my skate across America, and I'm learning how to live without fear...

http://TheFreedomSkater.com Follow my skating journey (on rollerblades) from Manville, NJ to Princeton, NJ. This is early in my skate across America.

http://TheFreedomSkater.com I believe that the most memorable and important moments in our lives happen on new, uncertain, unpredictable, and dangerous roads, both metaphorical and literal...

http://TheFreedomSkater.com The second day of the Freedom Skater's journey across America turned out to be more of a hike than a skate! Gravel, mudd, grass, highways, woods, and fences - These are not enough to stop the Freedom Skater! ;-) Where there's a will, there's a way!

http://TheFreedomSkater.com Tragedy struck the freedom crew on Sunday. We were driving from Boston toward NYC, when we decided to stop to empty the holding tanks. We had missed a turn and needed to turn back around. To make a long story short: We crashed into a Neon. The RV is currently limping, but everyone was fine in both vehicles. Not to worry: I shall still begin the skate officially this Friday, Oct. 1st, 2010.

http://TheFreedomSkater.com I spoke at Harvard today about my skate across America. It was awesome! I encouraged the students there to take huge challenges, start companies, and change the world. Basically, I said, "Find something impossible and do it! No excuses!" Here's my video update for today.

http://thefreedomskater.com The mindset required to run down a mountain is the mindset needed to expand our opportunities in the world. It takes courage, it takes playfulness, and it might just take a little bit of insanity!

http://thefreedomskater.com My talk at Yale went well. I feel I was able to make a good connection. The turnout was not what we expected, but as I told them: Sometimes the best things are shared with the smallest number of people. I felt we shared something pretty awesome. I want to thank Caitlin Hudson and the Yale Entrepreneur Society as a whole for bringing me in.

Dillon and I had a very deep conversation last night about the expectations we had for this tour when we began. I realized something: I've had to give up some of my original expectations for what this trip will be for me personally. That's ok. It's what it needs to be. This video explains it all.

The Freedom Skater finally arrives in NYC to start his 3000 mile skate across the country. He starts by skating straight down 5th ave. in NYC! You can also see a glimpse of the RV "The Freedom Mobile".

The first NYC skating footage is coming soon! We had a lot of fun and met some awesome people today! Dillon and Dan came along for what would be the most interesting skate I've had so far! Dillon plans to post the footage tomorrow. We'll be skating around NYC for about three weeks to build some buzz. We also expect to give some presentations at Yale, Harvard, MIT, and Wellesley. Once we've built some awareness in NYC, we'll start skating more progressively toward NC and of course California after that.

The Freedom Skater Team is hard at work preparing for our big Send-Off Party. Don't worry... The big "behind the scenes" blog-post is coming up very soon. For now... Enjoy these antics. Send-Off Party acts: Danny James, The Guest Stars, Apathetic Critic also: DJ Dillon Norton

I had a revelation today, and I wanted to share it with you. I discovered that what I want out of life is much different now than it was just seven short months ago, when I graduated from Kettering University. I found out that I want to give it all... Oh... BTW: Stay tuned for an upcoming behind the scenes episode with the whole Freedom Skater crew, including Bob Piesz and Dillon Norton. Couldn't do it without these guys!

We rocked out at the Fowlerville Fair tonight. We got to meet some people, ride some rides, and give a random speech at the grandstands. THANK YOU to the kind folks at the Fowlerville Fair who made this possible!

From http://AustinTells.com : EPISODE DESCRIPTION: This episode is the start of what will be a long string of interviews with various entrepreneurs and successful business people. Cheni is a co-founder of Sunshine Suites in New York City which is an innovative office community that seeks to bring entrepreneurs and start-ups many of the same collaborative benefits enjoyed by larger firms and corporations. Cheni explains the importance of taking chances, building community around your brand, caring for clients, and sticking to your company's vision. TECHNICAL NOTES: Video freezes for first few seconds, and audio/video quality is a bit rough throughout. This is my first Skype interview, so we still need to work out some kinks.

From http://AustinTells.com : This is the introductory episode for Begin Innovation TV. I talk about the vision and purpose that I have for this show. I also talk about the spirit of the entrepreneur. I think this episode really sets the tone for the show. NOTES: This was recorded some time ago, but technical difficulties have prevented me from uploading it until now. It still isn't quite right, and you'll notice that the video is vertically "squished." I think you'll find the discussion enlightening in any case. - Austin Szelkowski

Many people struggle when trying to establish a solid base for their own self-confidence. This can make life very hard because self-confidence is the most important ingredient to a successful social life. Most of us would agree that social skills are more important than just about any other kind of skill in obtaining happiness and being successful. So how do we cultivate and display self-confidence? Some people who are especially insecure try to hide their insecurities by treading others down. This gives them a superficial sense of power and confidence, which in actuality, is nothing more than bravado and arrogance. A truly self-confident person needs little external reassurance because he finds his power from within; therefore, he also has no need to tread others down. Instead, he always seeks to pull them up. This is the mark of true strength. This video seeks to help you find that strength that comes from within.

From the Blog of motivational speaker - Austin Szelkowski - http://www.AustinTells.com - Life can be challenging in terms of mental focus. With so many things to worry about in your past, present, and future, it is easy to lose perspective. This episode teaches the value of living in (not for) the moment. Such an "awake" perspective allows you to enjoy life as it comes and positively influence your future. I hope you find it eyeopening, entertaining, and helpful. - Austin Szelkowski

From the Blog of motivational speaker - Austin Szelkowski - http://www.strengthandhope.com - Too many people live their lives in a state of paralysis due to countless fears and doubts. Most of our fears are ungrounded and based on anything but actual physical danger. To overcome our fears and reclaim that passion and vigor for life which they stole, we need a new perspective on what fear is. This episode of Strength and Hope TV teaches how fear cannot only be managed, but also leveraged to better our lives. - Austin Szelkowski