We go old-school during the summer, like swimming or setting up lemonade stands. I try to teach my kids to make their own fun.

I was blessed with a long career where I won gold medals for myself and my country. Nothing stands out as a disappointment.

When I write a goal down - and I truly write them down - it becomes a part of me. That's a contract that I sign with myself to say, 'I don't care what happens - I'm going to stay on this path. I'm going to try and see this through; I'm going to give it my best shot, my best effort.'

Looking back, I'm so proud to have gone to five Olympics - I believe only three other Americans have achieved that.

I write out my schedule for the week ahead on a white board. I step back. I take a second to look at it - to evaluate what each commitment means to me and my family. I ask myself, 'Will my participation have an impact? Is my attendance essential to the success of the event or to the person I'm supporting, even if I know I won't be present?'

It's important to set your own goals and work hard to achieve them.

People always ask what my inspiration is, and it's never something that's easily explained.

I have one piece of advice for those of you who want to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award: Start early!