Along with trustworthiness, consistency is the thing to look for when you surround yourself with people who can help you on your quest.

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The only thing you can never change is your values.

I work hard to improve myself as a person - as a father, as a husband, as a manager. I'm always on that mission.

Opting for gold shoes could have been considered downright cocky, but I was confident and never doubted my ability to deliver gold medals to match my shimmering footwear.

One of the main techniques I used was focusing on the goal and visualising myself competing in the race before the race started.

Don't shoot for something unattainable - completely outside of your nature or opportunity.