Believe it or not, there may be some lessons from longboarding that can be applied to real life. For background, longboard is just like a skateboard, except that it is bigger and goes faster. Comfortable cruising speed on a flat surface can hover from 8 to 10 mph. As the wheels are larger than those of the skateboard, the ride is much smoother. That said, the wheels are still small compared to those of devices like the bicycle, and as such, the longboard is still anything but immune to cracks on the ground.
Lesson one: focus on the present, with a sight for the future. While longboarding, it is imperative to focus on the current ground terrain and the terrain directly in front. Always be on the lookout for cracks on the ground, for they can and will trap the wheels and cause accidents if the cracks are too big for the wheels. No matter how smooth the ride it currently is, always focus on the present and the immediate future, and be ready to act on it.
Lesson two: uphold moderation. It is so much more fun to go faster on the longboard. However, with speed comes a lack of stability. Upon going down a hill, it may be tempting to accelerate down. But this is not like a bicycle where it comes with brakes. It becomes exponentially harder to stop when the speed is high, so it's always better to keep in moderation by maintaining a steady speed while going down hills. Do this by manually stepping off with one foot to decelerate before the speed is too high.
