I had to think about ankle torsion, where the screws are on the ski, how that affects the forces going into the ski and how the ski bends, your leverage points. It was a challenge. I was having the greatest time, making the mistakes, crashing.

Despite all the pressure and the caliber of accomplishment, I still can honestly say that it's not all about winning.

I don't care what other people's judgments come down to-I care what my judgments come down to.

Arousal-control has been an issue for me since the beginning of my career.

When you back off, it's easier to do mistakes. For me it's better to ski fast.

Join the bold, the brazen, the unintimidated. Join not having excuses. Join the idea that fun is the source of all joy. Join the unwillingness to give up. Join doing things your way. Join not joining. Join that purpose is stronger than outcome. Join your gut. Join the constant challenge of seeking greatness. Join play. Join the hunger to find what makes you happy. Join karma and nature and the effect you have on your world. Join your philosophy. Join something bigger than you. Join what you believe.

Sometimes it's all about the win, sometimes it's about the skiing.