Today, I find inspiration in music, art, traveling the world, and meeting new people.

When I was much younger and still competing in gymnastics, I could rarely find inspiration outside of the sport.

I've had to make really big decisions, knowing the results were not always in my control. Through these moments, I've learned to be daring and take risks but understand that everything always happens for a reason.

Gymnastics has given me everything in my life. I will continue to stay involved and try to give back to the sport that has given me so much.

I also want to get out there in the world and do some acting and fashion and modeling.

At the 2012 Olympic Trials, I wanted to make a second Olympic team. I fell face first, and in a blink of an eye, my dreams of competing in a second Olympics were over. Even so, I got up, finished my routine, and saw twenty thousand people cheering. It was my first standing ovation.

I've had to learn through experiences not to be afraid to fail. You don't know what the future holds for you. You can hope your dreams come true, but you have to be fearless. I don't want to look back and think, What if?