I've always wanted to play a role in inspiring people to be better, to live higher quality lives and to feel good about the way that they look and feel.

I think in general, people look at all Olympic athletes, look at all superstar athletes, and they say, "Okay, this guy doesn't have any insecurities." They're almost like these icons who - I don't know how to say it, but like they can't make mistakes. But the reality is, and I'll tell you this firsthand, a lot of great athletes have a lot of insecurities, and they have a really hard time dealing with a lot of so-called losing or however you want to classify it.

Be YOU. Don't be someone else. YOU are a unique individual. Be proud... rock it loud.

If you put your mind to something, if you give 100 percent, if you sacrifice, and if you dedicate yourself, anything is truly possible.

Do I feel any pressure as the most decorated Winter Olympian in American history? None at all. The only pressures that I know I face are those of how to pay it forward: How can I continually make a positive impact in people's lives, help others achieve their dreams, create their own Olympic mindset, creating champions within themselves?

My girlfriend has been the ice.

Winning does not always mean coming in first...real victory is in arriving at the finish line with no regrets because you know you've gone all out.