I would get super nervous at competitions and rarely managed to ski to my ability. My stress levels were so elevated that I experienced many of my runs as a complete blur, often ending in disaster! I felt like a total failure.
First, I get how frustrating it feels when you can’t achieve your goals! And second, I want you to know that it isn’t raw talent that wins world championships; it’s developing the mental strength that does. In other words, you don’t have to be born mentally tough; it’s a skill you can learn – just like I did.