Mary Lou Retton quotes
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“Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.”
-- Mary Lou RettonSource : Mary Lou Retton (2000). “Mary Lou Retton's Gateways to Happiness: 7 Ways to a More Peaceful, More Prosperous, More Satisfying Life”, Broadway
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“As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given.”
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“I'm very determined and stubborn. There's a desire in me that makes me want to do more and more, and to do it right. Each one of us has a fire in our heart for something. It's our goal in life to find it and to keep it lit.”
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“Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it.”
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“Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story of a flaming heart.”
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“For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.”
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“There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition.”
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“There are so many negatives in our society. To be on the cover of a magazine these days, you have to have been through drug rehab three times. What message is this giving to young people? But there are positives in our society. And I try to surround myself with good-natured, positive people.”
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“A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.”
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“I cant justify taking money away from hungry kids and needy schools to pay for the Games when corporations are willing to write the checks.”
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“Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics.”
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“Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success.”
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“In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband.”
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“You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost.”
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“As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.”
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“Rather then focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle.”
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“I like added pressure. It makes me work harder.”
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“If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash.”
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“Faith is a gateway to happiness that remains permanently accessible to each of us, wherever we are, no matter our circumstances.”
-- Mary Lou RettonSource : Mary Lou Retton (2000). “Mary Lou Retton's Gateways to Happiness: 7 Ways to a More Peaceful, More Prosperous, More Satisfying Life”, Broadway
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“Erase the word "failure" from your vocabulary. No case is ever truly closed, and no challenge is ever over.”
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“Even though it may seem counterintuitive, a comfort zone is a dangerous place to be.”
-- Mary Lou RettonSource : Mary Lou Retton (2000). “Mary Lou Retton's Gateways to Happiness: 7 Ways to a More Peaceful, More Prosperous, More Satisfying Life”, Broadway
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“You've got to believe in yourself first. Take risks and don't be afraid to fall.”
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“Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it.”
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“Friendship is a living thing that lasts only as it is nourished with kindness, sympathy, and understanding.”
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“Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing your self to the limit, knowing that all the effort is going to pay off.”
-- Mary Lou RettonSource : Mary Lou Retton, Bela Karolyi, John Powers (1986). “Mary Lou: creating an olympic champion”, Thorndike Pr
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“As much time as you put into it, that's what your achievements are going to be when you come out of it.”
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“More than 10,000 athletes came to Atlanta seeking Olympic medals. Only a few of them will be lucky and skilled enough to claim one.”
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“Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded.”
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“Children possess a remarkable amount of passion. They throw themselves completely, heart and soul, into everything.”
-- Mary Lou RettonSource : Mary Lou Retton (2000). “Mary Lou Retton's Gateways to Happiness: 7 Ways to a More Peaceful, More Prosperous, More Satisfying Life”, Broadway
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“Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun.”
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“For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed.”
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“I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter.”
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“Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes.”
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“Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.”
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“Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.”
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“I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.”
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“Fragile egos are put on the line every day.”
-- Mary Lou Retton
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