I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.

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We are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity...

We are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity...

Of course, most people remember that I received the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics...

Of course, most people remember that I received the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics...

My parents were very loving, but disciplinarians.

My parents were very loving, but disciplinarians.

I like to tell young people to work hard for your goals and live in...

I like to tell young people to work hard for your goals and live in...

I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things...

I believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things...

Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win

Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win

I have had a few turning points, the first day I entered a gymnastics school...

I have had a few turning points, the first day I entered a gymnastics school...

I ended up in the US for a month or so, before moving to Montreal...

I ended up in the US for a month or so, before moving to Montreal...

As an Olympic champion gymnast, I have always stayed involved in my sport.

As an Olympic champion gymnast, I have always stayed involved in my sport.

One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania...

One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania...

Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that...

Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that...

My marriage to my husband, Bart Conner in 1996 is my proudest personal moment.

My marriage to my husband, Bart Conner in 1996 is my proudest personal moment.

Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win.

Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win.

You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people.

You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people.

I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I...

I worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I...