If you go out there and your main purpose is to get a sponsor, then it’s not gonna work. Just go out there and have fun. That’s how I got sponsored.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that if your main goal is to get sponsored, you probably won't succeed. Instead, focus on enjoying what you're doing, and the sponsorship will come naturally. Ryan Sheckler, an American athlete, found that when he stopped worrying about getting sponsored and just had fun, that's when the sponsorship opportunities came to him.
About Ryan Sheckler
Ryan Sheckler is an American professional skateboarder who starred in the MTV reality series ‘Life of Ryan’ and the ‘Sheckler Sessions’ video series on Red Bull TV. He was also named one of the 15 most influential skateboarders of all time by Fox Weekly.
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