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“Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in...
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Samanta Javanbakht
Aug 26, 20203 min read
Dealing with Loss
“The ties that bind us are sometimes impossible to explain. They connect us even after it seems like the ties should be broken. Some...
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Samanta Javanbakht
Aug 19, 20202 min read
Being A Little Fish in a Big Pond
“Sometimes you need to jump into a bigger pond… big fish in a small pond is no challenge at all.” - Brad Sugars I’ve always been someone...
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Samanta Javanbakht
Aug 12, 20203 min read
Appreciate the Almost
“Thank God for the highs. Thank God for the lows. Thank God for the almost.” - Thomas Rhett, “Almost” Here’s some food for thought for...
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Samanta Javanbakht
Aug 5, 20202 min read
No Dream is Too Big
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt I think the title of this post says it all....
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Samanta Javanbakht
Jul 29, 20203 min read
Be Grateful
"This is a wonderful day. I've never seen this one before." - Maya Angelou When I was going from middle school to high school, I had my...
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Samanta Javanbakht
Jul 22, 20202 min read
Your Path is Unique
“In life, it’s not about how hard you get hit. It’s about how many times you get back up and how hard you’re willing to keep fighting for...
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Samanta Javanbakht
Jul 15, 20202 min read
Continued Anxiety & Figuring it Out
“Look, I'm going to find a way to be happy, and I'd really love to be happy with you, but if I can't be happy with you, then I'll find a...
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Samanta Javanbakht
Jul 8, 20202 min read
Body Image
“All I have to say is, ‘I’m healthy.’ In that statement, I express gratitude. I am grateful for my strength and things I can do with my...
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Samanta Javanbakht
Jun 23, 20201 min read
Sam Javanbakht Intro
Hi there! My name is Sam Javanbakht and I was a gymnast at the University of Michigan. As a recently retired athlete, I have been doing a...
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