Whenever I meet people for the first time, it's almost guaranteed that sometime during the conversation the word ‘inspiration' will come up. And while I feel very flattered that people see me in that light, I also see it as a sign of how much in need people are today of positive role models. What I love most about this book is that its entire focus is on inspiring stories. And what's even better is that these are not celebrities but real women that we can all relate to and take real inspiration from. The women in this book share their experiences from their hearts and prove to us that we can all do great things. Whether it's starting a business, helping your community, achieving in sport, being a great wife and mother or reaching the heights of a corporate career, they show us that it's all possible and that the only true measure of success is our own. I owe a lot of my own success to staying positive and surrounding myself with motivated people, which isn't always easy. We can't always ditch the boss or totally escape from a negative relative, but it is possible to take a few minutes of quiet time and let the words in this book come alive so they can be a part of your world. When I was 16 I travelled to Holland to compete in my first international event. It was there that I had the opportunity to see my sport at its most elite level and witness the best female racer in the world – I knew that very minute I wanted to be just like her. I returned home announcing to family and friends that I was going to become a professional athlete and earn a living from my sport – a decision that some described as ‘stupid' and others as ‘bold'. Along the way there were many people who inspired me to challenge myself, to defy those that said ‘you can't' and to turn my dreams into life-long golden memories. If you already own this book, keep reading and let these women touch your life – then share it with all the women you know so that we can all become inspiring women in our own lives.
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