I knew that life isn’t always just about the Olympic gold medals and the sponsors.
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 achieve it.
Finish what you start, no matter how painful it may be.
If you are afraid of failure, you don’t deserve success.
You don’t always get stronger on the days that everything comes easily to you.
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 character, strength, flexibility, and courage. Hopefully, they can also develop a sense of fearlessness.
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 you have to be fearless. I don’t want to look back and think, What if?
I’ve missed being able to flip in the air, flip on the beam and swing on the bars.
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.’ For some reason, it just boosted my confidence and it was before I had even worked out or had my first training or competed.
Supergirl is such an iconic brand, and for me to be able to be the new face of it is extremely exciting.
I’m showing the younger generation your career doesn’t have to be over when you’re 16-years-old.
I also want to get out there in the world and do some acting and fashion and modeling.
I’m just trying to really take it one day at a time, because for me – and I know this sounds cliche, whatever – I achieved my ultimate goal, and nothing can really top that, you know?
Gymnastics, especially in my family, is more than a sport. It’s our life, it’s our careers, it’s our family business.