Difficult as it was to hear, slavery has benefited descendants like me - I believe there is a superior athletic gene in us.

The only thing you can never change is your values.

Be who you are in every situation.

Your problems pale in comparison with those of the millions of people in the world who do not have enough to eat.

There's a complete difference between training for a specific event and goal and just training.

The basis of self-discipline: Don't allow the edges to blur.

Examine the opportunities, the challenges you've given yourself.