Quote by Alicia Sacramone

I had ridiculous amounts of energy. Mom's like, you're driving me crazy - do you want to try gymnastics? From the moment I started it, I loved it and it kind of was like storybook from there.

I had ridiculous amounts of energy. Mom's like, you're drivi

Summary

In this quote, the speaker describes their energetic nature and how it became overwhelming for their mother. As a solution, their mother suggested trying gymnastics, which turned out to be a perfect fit. The speaker immediately fell in love with the sport and their passion for it grew from there. This quote highlights how finding the right activity or outlet can help channel and nurture one's energy, leading to a positive and fulfilling journey.

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By Alicia Sacramone

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