Wow.
Double Wow.
It's so interesting to read her take on Kwan's Olympic disappointment. She can definitely relate to the pressure Michelle was feeling, and it makes the accomplishments of skaters like Baiul and Kim that much more amazing. It's one thing to win Olympic gold; it's quite another to win and carry the pressure of being a clear favorite.
This is a great commentary how to get through life in general - not just skating. There are so many people who seek perfection, whether it be sports, body image, etc. When I think about it, people admire work ethic a great deal and work ethic is also a strong component of success, much more than talent by itself.
Her insights on seeking perfection should probably be discussed with all of the skaters who are probably thinking about that perfect performance and trying to measure up to expectations.
I would love for her to try TV commentary. What an amazing, intelligent young woman! Definitely WOW!
As much as I agree with you, I don't think I could listen to her commentary for an extended length of time unless her voice has dropped a bit...Originally Posted by Scrufflet
Wow.
She has a beautiful writing style. I knew she suffered from an eating disorder but I did not know she suffered from alcoholism. Best wishes to her.
I have a feeling the 2002 Olympics being in the USA contributed to the increased pressure on Kwan. She couldn't get away from it no matter what.
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