Sounds True: Insights at the Edge Jessica Long: Don’t You Dare Give Up
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Dec 3, 2024 
Jessica Long, a six-time Paralympic swimmer and author, opens up about her remarkable journey from adoption to becoming one of America’s most decorated athletes. She discusses the role of resilience and visualization in sports, emphasizing the power of a winner's mindset—"don’t you dare give up." Jessica talks about her transformation through pain and purpose, the importance of acknowledging emotions, and her mission to boost the visibility of the Paralympics, while sharing her poignant stories of forgiveness and identity.
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Jessica's Journey to Paralympic Swimming
- Jessica Long, born with leg deformities, was adopted by an American family at 13 months old.
- She discovered her passion for swimming after gymnastics posed a risk to her knees.
Shifting Motivations
- Early in her career, Jessica was driven by a need to prove herself due to feeling different.
- Later, she realized her intrinsic worth, regardless of medals, but maintains her competitive drive.
Turning Pain into Purpose
- Acknowledge and accept feelings of anger and frustration about life's challenges.
- Turn pain into purpose by using those feelings as motivation for positive change.
