I went into boxing, and I'm bisexual, and I still achieved and performed at the highest level, and I came away with gold and made history, so with that said, anything is possible.
Interpretation
The quote illustrates that one can achieve greatness regardless of personal identity or challenges.
Nicola Adams emphasizes that despite facing societal stereotypes and personal challenges related to her bisexuality, she was able to succeed in boxing at the highest level. Her achievements, including making history and winning a gold medal, serve as a testament to the idea that determination and self-belief can lead to success, regardless of one's background or identity.
In practice
During a motivational speech to young athletes.
Everybody wants that spot: everybody wants to beat Nicola Adams. Everybody wants to be the Olympic champion; everybody wants to beat the Olympic champion. It's made me train that much harder and stay that much more focused. I guess, in a way, I've got them to thank for keeping me motivated and focused on the job I need to do.
I have to have the 'umph.' I've got to feel it, because if it's not getting through to me, the audience sure as hell aren't going to feel it either.
I've led a life of such structured discipline and always had a goal in mind of knowing what I was doing, from West Point to the Air Force combat, MIT, looking for new things to study and get involved in. And then I got into the space program, and how disciplined can you get?
Our destiny changes with our thought; we shall become what we wish to become, do what we wish to do, when our habitual thought corresponds with our desire.
Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.
As long as you are trying your very best, there can be no question of failure.
I'm really focusing now on how I can get to the next level as a batsman. How can I get even more competitive? How can I get even more consistent? How can I get better?
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