Mia Hamm

"Your potential is limitless if you're willing to push past your comfort zone."

"The measure of true character is how you handle defeat and criticism."

"I believe that determination and heart can overcome any obstacle."

"Life is about the connections you make and the impact you leave."

"The best revenge is becoming the best version of yourself."

"I've found that the happiest people are those who give more than they take."

"Your passion is your superpower; never let anyone dim it."

"The biggest thing I've learned is that you have to stay true to yourself."

"Soccer has given me everything in my life."

"I am building a fire, and every day I train, I add more fuel."

"Be confident, be you, and be bold."

"The person that said winning isn't everything never won anything."

"I've worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of my goals."

"Champions keep playing until they get it right."

"Failure happens all the time. It's part of the process."

"You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression on them."

"The vision of a champion is bent on winning."

"I could sit around and feel sorry for myself, but that doesn't get me anywhere."

"There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true competitor will embrace this challenge."

"Competitive fire is something you're born with."

"Do what you have to do, to do what you want to do."

"I know God has a plan. It might not be my plan, but His is perfect."

"Life is short, so make it sweet."

"Focus on what you can control."

"Dream big and dare to fail."

"Excellence is not a destination; it is a continuous journey that never ends."

"I learned that if you want to succeed, you can't just study one thing—you have to cross-train."

"The most important thing is on the job performance, not who you are."

"You have to believe that you're the best and then make sure that every day you're working to prove it."

"Be a good teammate. Your success is reflected by the people around you."