Quote by Shawn Johnson

I was at the Olympic Games winning medals and I still doubted my image. I doubted what I looked like. That's sad.

I was at the Olympic Games winning medals and I still doubte

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience at the Olympic Games, where they achieved success by winning medals. However, despite their accomplishments, they express a sense of sadness and dissatisfaction regarding their self-image. This suggests that external validation and achievement do not necessarily alleviate feelings of self-doubt and insecurity, highlighting the complexity of one's relationship with their own appearance and the challenges faced in cultivating a positive self-perception.

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