I did work out every day. I needed it to have the endurance to do what needed to be done and not get hurt. I have such a new respect for action stars now.
People would ask me why I was doing what I was doing - but I always told them that I just loved to skate. There was no other explanation.
No, I think it taught me to be independent and never expect a handout and never wait for anybody to hand you anything in any aspect of my life.