There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition.

Rather then focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle.

Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success.

For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.

What is the fire that burns in your heart? If you are lucky enough to discover it, than by all means fan the flames and let the fire be the guiding light for a life worth living.

Erase the word "failure" from your vocabulary. No case is ever truly closed, and no challenge is ever over.

I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.