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Words carry weight, and Ashton Eaton's insight into life is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Ashton Eaton

Ashton James Eaton is a retired American decathlete and two-time Olympic champion, who previously held the world record in the decathlon and indoor heptathlon event. Eaton was the second decathlete to break the 9,000-point barrier in the decathlon, with 9,039 points, a score he bettered on August 29, 2015, when he beat his own world record with a score of 9,045 points, and remains the only person to exceed 9,000 points twice. His world record was broken on September 16, 2018, by Frenchman Kevin Mayer, who became the third man to pass the 9,000-point barrier, with a total of 9,126 points.

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"When I see my mom in the stands, it always pushes me to succeed."

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"The desire definitely comes from within. There are only a few people who make it to this level and those are the ones who have that innate desire."

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"My goal in Korea is to win. There's no timetable when to set the American record."

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