The first time I walked into the Olympic athlete village seeing the Visa ATM machine with my picture on it and the Chinese characters saying "Destiny…

- Nastia Liukin

Being with someone I love and care about to feed off positive energy is crucial.

- Nastia Liukin

You always have to finish what you start and I learned that some of life's greatest lessons come with disappointment.

- Nastia Liukin

I've had to learn through experiences not to be afraid to fail. You don't know what the future holds for you. You can hope your dreams come true, but…

- Nastia Liukin

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 cha…

- Nastia Liukin

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 O…

- Nastia Liukin

Set daily, monthly and long term goals and dreams. Don't ever be afraid to dream too big. Nothing is impossible. If you believe in yourself, you can …

- Nastia Liukin

If you are afraid of failure, you don't deserve success.

- Nastia Liukin

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 r…

- Nastia Liukin