There are so many people afraid of a task. They get so overwhelmed by the obstacles in front of them that they shy away from reaching beyond a position of safety.

I always had to keep improving my skills in order to remain competitive and keep winning.

I always got my work done before playing.

My father was an all-American football player.

I didn't get an athletics scholarship at a major school.

I never struggled with injury problems because of my preparation - in particular my stretching.

Stretching was a major part of my preparation.