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" We need more balance in the world - more balance of the feminine and the masculine. "
Gretchen Bleiler
World
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Need
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" Over the course of my 13-year career, I've had a lot of concussions, and yet, because I'm no longer competing or suffering from concussion symptoms, I felt like I was in the clear. The reality, though, is that I get concussions far more easily, and my symptoms last far longer than ever before. "
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" Your money is power, so be aware of the products you're buying and the companies you're supporting to make sure you're helping the companies that are leading the way in sustainability. "
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" I'm a competitor, and since I was 2 years old, I have always wanted to be the best at whatever I was doing. "
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" When I first started snowboarding, there weren't a lot of girl riders on the hill. "
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" The Olympics, you're in front of the world, and yeah you're competing, but you want to look good. You want to have a great representation of who you are. "
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" I typically have breakfast, have a snack, have lunch, have a snack, and have dinner. "
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" I have at least one goal that I work toward each day. It's all about taking hold of the day rather than letting the day run you. "
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" When I first started snowboarding, it was something that was only really done in the winter. Mount Hood in Oregon was the magical exception. "
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" I love songs with a lot of confidence. "
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" I grew up snowboarding in two of the best states for the sport: Colorado and Utah. The world-class ski mountains in these neighboring states were key factors that allowed me to represent our country in two Olympics and numerous X Games. "
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