"I took group lessons at a rink near my home. We first had to learn how to stand up on the ice wearing skates. Eventually we learned to move forward, but soon found out that it was not that easy to stop! So that was our next important lesson"
- Nancy Kerrigan
About this Quote
In this quote, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan reviews her early experiences learning to skate. She discusses taking group lessons at a nearby rink, where the first task was just finding out how to stand up on the ice while using skates. As they advanced, the group found out how to move forward on the ice, but rapidly discovered that stopping was not as simple as it appeared. This awareness led to their next crucial lesson, highlighting the importance of mastering the essentials before attempting advanced techniques. Kerrigan's words function as a suggestion that even the most competent athletes need to begin with the beginning and build a strong foundation in order to prosper.
This quote is written / told by Nancy Kerrigan somewhere between October 13, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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