Beyond Medals: The Heart of Competitive Figure Skating

This chapter chronicles the journey of a prominent figure skater inspired by Olympic champion Brian Boitano and examines the mindset that allowed her to embrace a silver medal in 1998. It discusses the importance of internal motivation, negative visualization, and gratitude, while highlighting the supportive bond between two elite skater sisters. Ultimately, the chapter illustrates that true fulfillment in sports comes from the joy of the journey and personal growth, rather than just achieving medals.