“I think it's important for girls at a young age to be involved in as many things as possible. Especially safe communities of people that teach them great life lessons like self-confidence and courage. And getting girls to go to camp especially in the summer where they can meet new friends, learn new things, and not just sit at home and watch TV.” PeopleThinkingImportantSelfHomeAgeYoungGirlCommunityWatchesTeachTvsInvolvedLessonsSafeSummerSelf ConfidenceCampsLife LessonNew ThingsYoung AgeNew FriendsConfidence And CourageMeeting New Friends Author:Shawn Johnson
“I fell in love with gymnastics. I love what I do now. I work with people that I love to be around. Success comes from that.” PeopleGymnastics Author:Shawn Johnson
“People only see gymnastics on TV and in the Olympics at such an extreme. So it can be intimidating.” PeopleTvsExtremesOlympicsGymnasticsIntimidating Author:Shawn Johnson
“I was always known as that stocky, muscular, powerful, short, athlete. People always wondered if I was on steroids, and it was because I wasn't that long and lean, flexible, artistic gymnast. It didn't affect me too much but it got to the point where I tried to be that long and lean gymnast, and it just wasn't possible.” PeopleIfsLongPowerfulKnownToo MuchAthleteArtisticFlexibleSteroidGymnast Author:Shawn Johnson
“I was under pressure because of what people were saying about my physique.” PeoplePressureUnder PressurePhysique Author:Shawn Johnson
