“I have a lot of expectations and a lot of goals I want to fulfill, but the biggest dream is still to make the Olympic team for London.” WantStillsDreamGoalTeamExpectationsLondonSetting Goals Author:Shawn Johnson
“In 2008 I didn't take it all in enough. I was so wrapped up in just the competition that I missed what was going on around me. If I am given that opportunity again to go to the Olympics and be an athlete I want to take it all in because I feel like this is my last shot and I want to feel the team spirit. I want to really live and breathe the USA.” IfsWantFeelsEnoughLastsSpiritOpportunityGivenTeamShotsCompetitionAthleteBreatheUsaOlympicsTeam Spirit Author:Shawn Johnson
“Everybody sacrifices something in an attempt to reach what they think society wants.” ThinkingWantSacrifice Author:Shawn Johnson
“I don't think I've ever not gotten nervous. When you work so hard for one special day or routine, you want to perform it better than you ever have. We always say at our gym, If you lose the nerves, you lose the sport.” IfsThinkingWantHardMotivationalSportsLosesSpecialNervousNervesGymRoutineGymnasticsBetter Than You Author:Shawn Johnson
“I think about my goals. There were a lot of times in gymnastics when I really didn't want to go in and train, but you can't make it to the Olympics if you don't train!” IfsThinkingWantGoalTrainOlympicsSetting GoalsGymnastics Author:Shawn Johnson
“I get less and less sleep these days, so when I have any down time all I want to do is sleep!” WantSleepThese DaysDown Time Author:Shawn Johnson