To me, every person
To me, every person who smoked was voluntarily killing themselves, and doing it quite openly. Chrissie Wellington
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The television reports gave
The television reports gave me my first inkling of a world beyond my own, a world that wasn’t fair or equal, a world of poverty, war, disease and famine. But I also realized that this state of affairs wasn’t necessarily a given, and that we have it in our power to make a difference, to … Read more
Pick your battles, and
Pick your battles, and accept yourself for who you are. Chrissie Wellington
When things are tough,
When things are tough, you get tougher. Chrissie Wellington
We all have talents
We all have talents that, sometimes, we never quite fulfill. We’re all scared, deep down, but maybe we just need to lay it on the line and explore our abilities and just not be afraid of failing. Chrissie Wellington
No one should ever
No one should ever be afraid of failing; it’s being afraid to give it your all in trying that I urge against. Chrissie Wellington
I have an addictive
I have an addictive personality. Sport is my drug of choice these days. It’s one of the best drugs there is. It keeps you fit and healthy, even if, in the case of ironman, it pushes your body to the limit. The word addiction comes with negative connotations, but it doesn’t have to be a … Read more
Just seize every opportunity
Just seize every opportunity you have, embrace every experience. Make a mark, for all the right reasons. Chrissie Wellington
Never, ever give up.
Never, ever give up. And smile Chrissie Wellington
It’s not records I
It’s not records I chase, it’s self-improvement. And that cannot be done by taking it easy. Chrissie Wellington