I made a $50 bet -- a lot of money then -- with my coach that I'd win a medal. read more

I made a $50 bet -- a lot of money then -- with my coach that I'd win a medal. I woke up that morning and thought, 'don't get to the bottom and wish you had a second chance, because in the Olympics, you don't get a second chance.' I was so in the moment; I wanted to feel it, I wanted to be in it -- I've used that metaphor for the rest of my life.

Love is the expansion of two natures in such fashion that each include the other, each is enriched by the read more

Love is the expansion of two natures in such fashion that each include the other, each is enriched by the other.

But you know, I still had a dream of being able to go back home and tour.

But you know, I still had a dream of being able to go back home and tour.

Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what read more

Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe.

We knew they were going to make a run. Good teams aren't going away that easily.

We knew they were going to make a run. Good teams aren't going away that easily.

We would have hoped for there to be a willingness to calm things down.

We would have hoped for there to be a willingness to calm things down.

I guess we took the illustrations to influential people so they could help. Is it so tough giving an apology?

I guess we took the illustrations to influential people so they could help. Is it so tough giving an apology?

This speaks well of our kids to play hard and make their way to the finals, ... All the kids read more

This speaks well of our kids to play hard and make their way to the finals, ... All the kids played with lots of desire, hustle and Badger spirit all day.

The first time I sang in the church choir; two hundred people changed their religion.

The first time I sang in the church choir; two hundred people changed their religion.