“The more I train, the more I realize that it's not about the medals. It's about the journey and the person I become.”
"I'm always nervous. If I wasn't nervous, it would be weird. I get the same feeling at all the big races. It's part of the routine, and I accept it. It means I'm there and I'm ready."
- Allyson Felix
Courage
"I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared."
- Allyson Felix
Creativity
"I always want to give more than I gave yesterday."
- Allyson Felix
Growth
"Before a race, I block out what's going on in the stadium. It's different for everyone. But for me, I've always been able to block it out. For a sprint race, it's important not to get distracted."
- Allyson Felix
Focus
"My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run."
- Allyson Felix
Family
"We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are."
- Max DePree
Growth
"How marvelous is the generation with which you deal. We have never had a generation its equal in all of the history of the Church. They are better educated. They are more familiar with the scriptures. I believe they pray with a greater measure of faith, have a greater desire to do the will of the Lord, are more active in the Church, go into the world as better prepared missionaries, and live to become better parents."
- President Gordon B. Hinckley
Growth
"Allow yourself the opportunity to get uncomfortable."
- Alex Toussaint
Growth
"All growth starts at the end of your comfort zone."
- Tony Robbins
Growth
"Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave."
- Mary Tyler Moore
Growth