I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

Work hard for your goals and live in the moment.

As an Olympic champion gymnast, I have always stayed involved in my sport.

I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age.

The only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives.

Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that now our country is democratic, and prospering, since the revolution in 1989.