My mom is positive and optimistic.

When I first moved to Vail, it was like I was a little celebrity. You know, everyone knew my accomplishments. I was a young, fast teenager and making waves in the ski world. And it was really cool.

Follow your dreams. If you have a goal, and you want to achieve it, then work hard and do everything you can to get there, and one day it will come true.

Everyone saw me on TV or read articles, and it was all about my great marriage, the white picket fence, all this success and my perfect life. But behind the scenes, it was a struggle.

Everyone knows marriage is tough.

I always channeled what I felt emotionally into skiing - my insecurities, my anger, my disappointment. Skiing was always my outlet, and it worked.

I take risks - that's my life on the slopes and off.

I always ate healthy, but it wasn't scientific. Now it's a high-protein diet and no carbohydrates. I have more consistent energy, and I don't get tired after a meal. It does take a very detailed meal plan.

It's so important for kids to get involved with sports in general at a young age.

Since childhood, sports has been one of the most important influences in my life.

It's amazing. Life changes very quickly, in a very positive way, if you let it.

If you go around being afraid, you're never going to enjoy life. You have only one chance, so you've got to have fun.