First of all, what happens is, when you're good at something, you spend a lot of time with it. People identify you with that sport, so it becomes part of your identity.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
As an athlete, you figure you work your whole life to have what you have, and to be able to show the world what you have and how proud you are of it, that's always fun.
Sport develops your brain. It helps your learning. It's not an add-on at the end of the day.
It's an individual sport; you want to do well for yourself.
The great thing about sports is you constantly have to prove yourself. You constantly have to go out there and do it, day in and day out.
You really don't do anything else in your life; it's a very little bubble that you grow up in. And you have to live in that bubble because of the intensity of the sport.
There are hurdles to overcome in sport and in life. Sport is a very valuable learning ground for how to live your life in the best possible way.
I get very into my sports.
Sport's always a good thing - it's healthy, and it takes your mind off other things.
If you have the athletic ability, why waste it in one sport?
It's important to just kind of get away from your sport until you miss it. It's about taking time to enjoy other aspects of life or learn new things. It helps rejuvenate.
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