I've wanted to win at everything, every day, since I was a kid. And time doesn't change a person, it just helps you get a handle on who you are. Even at age 41, I still hate losing-- I'm just more gracious about it. I'm also aware that setbacks have an upside; they fuel new dreams. Dara Torres
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The quote above was written by Maria Shriver. It is the introduction to her book “Don’t They Know It’s Christmas?” She explains that she hates losing and she is more gracious about it. When she was in her 40’s, she took a chance and moved to London to pursue acting. It was a very risky move for anyone at this age, but in the end it paid off because she got the chance to work with actors like Denzel Washington and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

She gives an example of when she lost a huge amount of money when the stock market crashed in 2008. Instead of wallowing in misery, she decided that it would be better for her to look for something new to do because the old thing wasn't working out for her anymore.

Source: Age Is Just A Number: Achieve Your Dreams At Any Stage In Your Life

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