I thought that seemed like a really small thing, but that really rejuvenated me, and I was just so happy. Something I’ll always remember is the moment, when I was recovering, I ate breakfast. ![]() I lost my sense of taste and I like to eat, so that’s a problem. I was never diagnosed with it or anything, but I probably did have since I had COVID brain, worst of all. Before, I’d only be like, “Oh, I won a championship that’s a success.” But in the early days of COVID, Scripps got canceled, and I was in a really bad place, especially since I probably had COVID. I learned to really appreciate that in the early days of COVID - smaller successes. ![]() Can you speak to how people can define success in a healthier way?Ī. For me, like in the early days of COVID, it was learning how to make one meal - because I’m a bad cook. One of the most important lessons in the book is defining what success looks like to you. Zaila Avant-garde, 14, from Harvey, La., was covered with confetti as she celebrated winning the finals of the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee at Walt Disney World, July 8, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. My tutor reminded me that I was one of the best spellers out there, and that was really helpful for me - somebody just to remind me after I got knocked down. When I was studying for Scripps, I would participate in these online and sometimes I’d get a fourth or a third place, and that might sound great, but it doesn’t feel great. It’s extremely important because as everybody goes through their day, even the most celebrity of all celebrities - like Michael Jordan - needs to hear, “Hey, you’re great.” Honestly, you’re constantly being told you’re not good enough. Does complimenting other people and validating their talents add to your feelings of success?Ī. There’s a lesson in your book about boosting other people. Take a break for a second because it will help you do what you’re trying to do better. Also, to back up a little bit, look around, talk to a family member. ![]() I have slightly bad eyes, so I can’t just be staring at a computer screen. For example, when I was studying for Scripps, I tried to remember, every 30 minutes or so, to take a screen break. It’s probably hard to do anything for six straight hours. You can’t do anything for 24 straight hours.
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