Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.

More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride.

Once you've wrestled, everything in life is easy.

When I lifted weights, I didn't lift just to maintain my muscle tone. I lifted to increase what I already had, to push to a new limit. Every time I worked, I was getting a little better. I kept moving that limit back and back. Every time I walked out of the gym, I was a little better than when I walked in.

You don't really measure the year until the whole year is done. I'm sure there are some concerned people, including the coaches right now.

But after that, turn it into action. Don't just dream.

If you're afraid to fail, you'll never succeed.