Life Lessons and Goal Setting

Noelle shares her journey of setting goals from childhood, overcoming life's challenges, and reflecting on her Olympic experience. She emphasizes the importance of creating a bucket list, learning new skills, and connecting with others. Noelle encourages pushing aside fears, having faith, and trying new things to leave a meaningful legacy.

What was the speaker's goal when she was five years old?

• To ski down the mountain faster than her siblings

• To ride a bicycle

• To learn how to swim

• To climb a tree

Why did the speaker's parents not put ski wax on her skis?

• They didn't have any ski wax

• They forgot to do it

• They wanted her to go slower while learning

• They thought it was dangerous

What unexpected event happened to the speaker while she was first in the world in the sport of skeleton?

• She got hit by a 1,600-pound bobsled

• She won a gold medal

• She broke her leg

• She retired from the sport

What did the speaker and her husband realize they missed most about the Olympics?

• The media attention

• The travel opportunities

• The competition

• The connections with people from various backgrounds

What was one of the top items on the speaker's ultimate bucket list?

• Learning to speak Spanish

• Starting a business

• Writing a book

• Climbing Mount Everest

What did the speaker and her husband do to achieve their bucket list goals?

• Moved to a new country

• Hired a personal coach

• Joined a club

• Dedicated an average of 10 minutes each day

What instrument did the speaker learn to play in five minutes?

• Violin

• Kalimba

• Guitar

• Piano

What did the speaker and her husband learn about constellations?

• The history of astronomy

• The names of all the planets

• How to navigate using stars

• 20 constellations and their mythology

What is the speaker's main message about talents?

• They are only important if you are the best

• They should be kept private

• They are not necessary for success

• They should be developed and shared, not compared

What challenge does the speaker leave for the audience?

• Learn a new language

• Create an ultimate bucket list and set achievable goals

• Travel to a new country

• Run a marathon