I can now successfully drive a stick. That's a huge accomplishment.

I was always athletic and I could do a lot of things

There's never going to be a system that is fair to everyone

There is always going to be a reason why you can't do something; your job is to constantly look for the reasons why you can achieve your dreams.

Above all, you have to love what you are doing. You cannot fake passion. If you love it you can fight through the rough times and enjoy the good times.

For the most part I'll probably do floor exercise and balance beam. Those are the two things that I do.

There are parents, siblings, teachers and friends, but counting on them to motivate you isn't fair. They've all got their own lives, and while the may be able to help you out, if you can motivate yourself, then you're golden.