The book explores the journey of Olympic swimmer Dara Torres, highlighting her remarkable comeback at age 41 and her insights on aging, parenting, and maintaining an active lifestyle. It emphasizes the importance of balancing discipline with self-acceptance and respecting the body's boundaries as one ages.
Dara Torres, one of the greatest Olympic swimmers of all time, shares her experiences and wisdom in her book. She discusses her age-defying comeback at the 2008 Olympics, where she won medals at the age of 41, and her journey as a mother and entrepreneur. The book delves into the challenges of aging, the importance of listening to one's body, and the balance between discipline and self-care. Torres also talks about her involvement in charitable work and her role as a health and wellness officer. Her insights on sportsmanship, kindness, and the value of trying one's best resonate throughout the book, making it an inspiring read for athletes and non-athletes alike.
Quick quotes
The people I admire aren’t always the ones who come in first place. It’s the ones who try their best and who treat people how they want to be treated.
It’s hard for athletes to 'listen to your body' but as you age, you need to balance out the pain/discomfort with discipline.
When you just accept what you look like, or other parts of your identity, you are able to release anxiety around it and others accept you, too.