I can only control what I do when I go compete.
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I'm not a celebrity. I'm just the same Simone. I just have two Olympic Gold medals now.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Simone Biles emphasizes that while she has achieved significant success, she remains the same person she always was.
This quote reflects Simone Biles' humility despite her extraordinary accomplishments as an Olympic gymnast. It highlights the idea that personal identity is not defined solely by achievements or fame; rather, true self remains constant regardless of external accolades. Biles recognizes her Olympic gold medals as part of her journey but insists that they do not change her fundamental nature as a person.
Themes
SuccessHumilityIdentityMedalsGymnastics
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a motivational speech for young athletes to inspire them to value their true self over achievements.
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It was a very long and hard decision. My dad kept telling me, 'You can always go to college, but you can't always go pro.' That made sense to me.
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Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.
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We've always had each other's backs in and out of competition. We support each other the most because we're the only ones that know what it's like to go through what we do, and so we can't be more thankful for each other. We're like sisters.
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A successful competition for me is always going out there and putting 100 percent into whatever I'm doing. It's not always winning. People, I think, mistake that it's just winning. Sometimes it could be, but for me, it's hitting the best sets I can, gaining confidence, and having a good time and having fun.
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