…are the things that drive me every day. I have proven myself on the world stage in the past years over-coming pressure and Mother Nature to become both a World Champion and Olympic Medalist. Vancouver is next.

Why I do what I do – I have chosen Skeleton as my vehicle towards self realization and exploration, and as a way of sharing hwo I am with the world or as my way of giving back or contribution. With each situation I face in Skeleton I learn more about myself and learn who my authentic self is. I want to see how good I can be at something. How far can I go? How far can I push myself? I believe if I am happy, challenging myself, and expanding who I am that I will be a better person, partner, father, and role model. Essentially, the happier I am the better experience I will have with those around me. Not to mention I absolutely love sliding and cannot imagine doing another sport I enjoy so much (except maybe golf!).

How – I achieve all my goals by focusing on performance. If I perform perfectly and / or at my absolute best then I will achieve the results I want. If my best does not win me the race on that day then there is nothing I can do about it because I cannot control my competitors. I am very careful when setting goals because I think they are merely the first step in the process. I like to make decisions related to achieving the goal. Seventeen years ago I made the decision to go to the Olympics and in 2006 I went to the Olympics in a Sport I had never even heard of at that time. My decision was so strong and my belief in that decision so powerful that all the events that needed to occur did, either by a ‘force of nature’ or my actions. Achieving what I decide to do is made easier because each small choice I make along the way is guided by my decision. There have been so many things along the way that tried to pull me off track, but my long term vision was so clear due to my decision that if I did get off course, it was only by a small amount and for a very short time.
To sum up: have a goal, make the decision, make each choice along the way only as it directly relates to and effects the end decision / destination, and achieve.

Take responsibility for everything you do. I am responsible for all my failures and all my victories. Be 100% accountable.