I always have a book that I write during competition. I need it with me, just to read back and reflect and look forward. If I'm feeling anxious, it helps me.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
That's why I haven't been so anxious. But now, lots of people write and say, 'I want to find out what you're doing.' So I know that this book will enlighten them.
While I'm writing, I'm also the first reader, and I want to write a book where I'm excited about what happens next.
Listen, I wrote 10 unsuccessful books before I broke through, so I'm looking all the time to keep my books fascinating. I want to write what people want to read, not push any message.
Even before I competed in the Olympics, I always wanted to write a book.
Whether I'm at the office, at home, or on the road, I always have a stack of books I'm looking forward to reading.
I find writing a book a slow, intricate process, a kind of obstacle course punctuated with great rewards. But research is always thrilling, and I tend to incorporate newfound material up to the very last minute.
I really strive to bring something new to each book. I don't want to write the same book over and over again.
There's a book that's critical to understanding anxiety, a 17th-century book, 'The Anatomy of Melancholy,' by Robert Burton. I wanted to write something like that.
I never want to deal with a book once I'm finished writing.
Reading while I'm writing ideally inspires my competitive side. When I read great writers, I want to be a better writer.
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