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I would say to always follow your dream. And dream big because my whole career, including any of the things that I've accomplished, I never thought in a million years that I would be here. So it just proves that once you believe in yourself, and you put your mind to something, you can do it. ”
At some point, I'll have to go get a real job. ”
If I thought of gymnastics as a job, it would put too much stress on me. ”
The most important thing is how you are as a person, and then like a professional person. ”
If you get to No 1, people say, 'But you didn't win a Grand Slam.' You cannot win, because you can say the same the other way round. In my opinion, both are really important. If you want to finish your career really happy with what you did, you have to win both. ”
It's important to slow down, every now and then, for no other reason than to call someone to say 'Hi.' It doesn't have to be a long conversation. Just calling out of the blue does more to let someone know you still care about them than nearly anything else. ”
Babe Ruth was not afraid to strike out. And it was this fearlessness that contributed to his remarkable career. ”
There is not a single one of us with a job that is not completely reliant in some way shape or form on others. ”
My sister made certain choices about the life she wanted. Those choices include a steady job, a husband and children. But balance and stability come at a cost. It is harder for her to be spontaneous. It is harder to just up and leave. ”
There is no decision that we can make that doesn't come with some sort of balance or sacrifice. ”