I decided to create a sports club during the Soviet times. It was my dream.
I am alone, some people help me, but, basically, I can do what I want.
Often you need to take some risk, but it must be a realistic risk, you can't take a crazy risk.
And, of course, method is very important as is a high-quality specialist (trainer) working with you to keep you going in the right direction for your improvement and to help create results.
The pole vault is a very complicated event, there are many things involved.
I have spoken with many former athletes, and they tell me the best time they had was in sports. I listen to them and use their experience in my career.