Debi Thomas has been referred to as the best African American figure skater in history. She has an amazing story and I remember rooting for her in the Olympics when she medaled. I read an article recently about her and the quote below stuck out. I think we can all challenge ourselves to strive for an "Olympian mentality". I mean, it really is a choice on how we allow ourselves to think, no? clip from article follows: ..... ...."Thomas talks a lot about what she calls the “Olympian mentality.” It’s a frame of mind among elite athletes that they can will themselves to excellence. Self-doubt and vulnerability are banished. Confidence is everything. Triumph is within reach."