You Don't Always Get Stronger On The

You Don't Always Get Stronger On The Days That Everything Comes Easily To You.

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.

When I Was Much Younger And Still Competing In Gymnastics, I Could Rarely Find Inspiration Outside Of The Sport.

Even If Kids Don't Love Gymnastics, If They Start At Any Age With Some Classes, They Can Learn So Many Different Things - They Can Build A Lot Of Character, Strength, Flexibility, And Courage. Hopefully, They Can Also Develop A Sense Of Fearlessness.

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.