Nastia Liukin Quotations

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?

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.

Gymnastics, especially in my family, is more than a sport. It's our life, it's our careers, it's our family business.

I also want to get out there in the world and do some acting and fashion and modeling.

I'm showing the younger generation your career doesn't have to be over when you're 16-years-old.

I knew that life isn't always just about the Olympic gold medals and the sponsors.

I take it a little bit hard on myself because I'm comparing myself a lot, and that's the kind of person I am because I'm so competitive, but it's also good, because I am competitive, so it kind of kicks you in the butt.

Like at home, I don't wear heels. But everywhere else I go, I wear heels.

Supergirl is such an iconic brand, and for me to be able to be the new face of it is extremely exciting.

I brought a lot of my own pieces of clothes to the design room when I first met with the design team just so they could see what my style was like.

I think it's going to be a little more exciting, but a little more confusing.

It feels great, even though I had a mistake on the floor. Mostly all my routines are new compared to the World Championships, so I think I just need a little more time to get consistent.

We did so good as a team. I'm so proud of all of us.

You ask any person in the U.S. and they know who Mary Lou Retton is.

I tried a little too hard on my beam mount. It was a little nerve-racking falling so early in the routine, but I had to come back and hit (it). That fall was just a fluke.

It's been fun so far. I've never visited three cities in three days like this. Training is going well and I'm happy to see WOGA do well.

It will be good because it will force people to do more difficult skills. And you will see more unique things and not just the same routines.

I kind of wanted the perfect 10 to stay. But it was a good change. I'll get used to it and understand it more. Coming in, I wasn't sure what the concept was, but now I have a better idea.

When I was much younger and still competing in gymnastics, I could rarely find inspiration outside of the sport.

I'm passionate about health, nutrition, fitness, and inspiring people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Gymnastics has given me everything in my life. I will continue to stay involved and try to give back to the sport that has given me so much.

Without my parents and their love and support in my life, I would not be who I am or where I am today.

I dont want to repeat my mistakes.

At the 2012 Olympic Trials, I wanted to make a second Olympic team. I fell face first, and in a blink of an eye, my dreams of competing in a second Olympics were over. Even so, I got up, finished my routine, and saw twenty thousand people cheering. It was my first standing ovation.

Being with someone I love and care about to feed off positive energy is crucial.

You ask any person in the U.S. and they know who Mary Lou Retton is.

I've had to make really big decisions, knowing the results were not always in my control. Through these moments, I've learned to be daring and take risks but understand that everything always happens for a reason.

Today, I find inspiration in music, art, traveling the world, and meeting new people.

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.

You don't always get stronger on the days that everything comes easily to you.

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?

You always have to finish what you start and I learned that some of life's greatest lessons come with disappointment.

If you are afraid of failure, you don't deserve success.

Finish what you start, no matter how painful it may be.

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.

This is a huge meet, and I wanted to do more than just come in and try my new skills. I wanted to hit (my routines) and I'll come in tomorrow to hopefully do the same.