How I Battle My Doubts and Demons
I read somewhere that we’re our own worst critics, and I couldn’t agree more. You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve been hard on myself even if I made a minor mistake. To the world, it may not be a big deal. But our brain has a funny way of magnifying even the smallest […]
The Secret to Success: How I Set My Goals
I firmly believe that a dream without goals is just a fantasy. Having goals is important if you want to succeed in life. They discipline you and give you something to look forward to. They challenge and motivate you to improve yourself. My current goal is to participate in the Beijing Olympics 2022 […]
How I Beat Monday Blues
It goes without saying that for most people, Mondays are the bane of their existence. And this rings true for athletes as well! And while some athletes train seven days a week, I train at least six days a week and take Sundays off. When Monday rolls around, getting up early in the morning is […]
How I Stay Motivated While Training Alone
When most people think of athletes, they imagine a team working toward making their dream of winning a major league championship come true. You think of basketball. You think of soccer and hockey, or any other sport that requires teamwork. But then there’s me—a skeleton racer. I’m an athlete who doesn’t work in a […]
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Whether you’ve recently lost a loved one or there are things going wrong in your life otherwise, it’s not easy to keep your chin up when all you want to do is throw in the towel. It’s not easy seeing the “bright side” when nothing goes according to plan. It’s not easy smiling […]
Lessons I Learned From My Failures
Failure is inevitable. Failure is essential. But most importantly, failure is good. Yes, that’s right. I believe that it’s our mistakes that define our success. It’s through failure that you learn about yourself; about who you are. You learn about your capabilities, your strengths, and your weaknesses. But most importantly, you learn about your […]
5 Brutal Lessons I’ve Learned by Becoming an Athlete
When I was preparing for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, I was approached by a fan on social media, asking me for tips for training as an athlete. The young lad wanted to become a sprinter and wanted to know how I’ve managed to tackle burnouts, stress, health problems, and fatigue throughout my career as […]
What Does “Sportsmanship” Mean to Me?
Recently, I’ve been receiving a lot of emails from fans around the world and many of them have the same question—what does “sportsmanship” mean to me? I decided to address this in a blog because it means different things for different athletes. I grew up with different experiences than my peers and that has helped […]
The Most Powerful Winter Sports of All Time
As an athlete, there’s nothing I love more than sports. And because I’m a skeleton racer, I specifically love winter sports. There are probably over a thousand types of sports in the world today. But there’s something magical about winter sports that draws you in. Perhaps it’s because training during the harsh, cold weather is more […]
What it Took to Become the GoldenSprint!
The GoldenSprint is a name that was given to me by fans when I first took up track & field as a sprinter. And although I no longer participate in track & field competitions, I am honored to have been given so much love and respect by them. But there’s one question that I’m […]