I went into boxing, and I'm bisexual, and I still achieved and performed at the highest level, and I came away with gold and made history, so with that said, anything is possible.
Interpretation
The quote illustrates that one can achieve greatness regardless of personal identity or challenges.
Nicola Adams emphasizes that despite facing societal stereotypes and personal challenges related to her bisexuality, she was able to succeed in boxing at the highest level. Her achievements, including making history and winning a gold medal, serve as a testament to the idea that determination and self-belief can lead to success, regardless of one's background or identity.
In practice
During a motivational speech to young athletes.
Everybody wants that spot: everybody wants to beat Nicola Adams. Everybody wants to be the Olympic champion; everybody wants to beat the Olympic champion. It's made me train that much harder and stay that much more focused. I guess, in a way, I've got them to thank for keeping me motivated and focused on the job I need to do.
In the end, the overriding factor in whether or not you realize your dreams is going to be you. Not the world. YOU.
I'm right here right now and I want now to be the Golden Age ...if only each generation would realize that the time for greatness is right now when they're alive ... the time to flower is now.
I don't know why I run so fast. I just run.
An empowering mission statement has to become a living document, part of our very nature, so that the criteria we've put into it are also in us, in the way we live our lives day by day.
Do not forget: seek to win all your battles, including those you fight against yourself. Do not fear the scars. Do not be afraid of victory.
Even if you don't become a professional athlete, the experience of working with a team, knowing how to set goals, and working every day to figure out how to accomplish those goals definitely gives you confidence to apply those same characteristics to other life challenges.
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