I can only control what I do when I go compete.
Simone BilesRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing education over immediate professional opportunities.
Simone Biles reflects on a pivotal moment in her life where she had to choose between pursuing a professional career and continuing her education. Her father's advice serves as a reminder that educational opportunities may be more readily available than chances to succeed at the professional level, encouraging a long-term view on personal development and success.
Themes
DecisionCollegeCareerEducationSuccessOpportunities
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about making life choices, use this quote to inspire students about the value of education.
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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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Most people would focus on concentrating more, and I can't do that. It almost makes me overthink a lot of my things. I have to focus on not thinking.
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