In some ways, that’s the story of my season – when I wasn’t making big mistakes, I was winning races and being on the podium. And when I made mistakes I was still fourth or fifth, just off the podium.
BODE MILLERThe way I judge myself is not on how many World Cups I can win in a row.
More Bode Miller Quotes
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It’s important for me to live my life honestly.
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The only mental games in ski racing is the mental game against yourself. Is the whole goal of life preserving your life as long as you can?
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At this point in my career, I have the privilege of choosing my partners. In the beginning, you more or less take what comes in the door – or what matches up with your brand.
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When I was little, I spent a lot of time by myself. When other kids were in school, I was skiing and thinking about things. I was alone on the mountain.
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The same people who recognize I came out with no medals should recognize I could have won three.
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Join karma and nature and the effect you have on your world. Join your philosophy. Join something bigger than you. Join what you believe.
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One kid’s old, used-up equipment is another kid’s brand-new, awesome, awesome equipment.
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One of the really important things about the Olympics is, to enjoy yourself, you have to accept that it’s different and feed off the enthusiasm of everyone and the inspiration and hopefully that will elevate your performance.
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I don’t put anything in front of taking ski racing and sports seriously.
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Eventually I’d like to have a family. I’d like to not be limping around when I’m 50 years old.
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People want athletes to cater to their image of what an athlete should be, but they also want them to fail so they can feel like their screwups are all right.
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When you back off, it’s easier to do mistakes. For me it’s better to ski fast.
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Sometimes I’m disciplined, but I like to be a total slacker, too. I party hard, but I train hard.
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I wasn’t skiing for second or third place today, and in the end I think that’s probably what got me there.
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I have an eight-year-old girl and she does have some appreciation for fashion, but she’s stuck in that.
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