I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well. The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening. Jackie Joyner-Kersee athleticallyclassroomhelp Change image and share on social
My passion for giving is no different than yours. I give because it's in my heart to give. I give because I was taught to give at a very early age. This is how I developed my passion for giving. Jackie Joyner-Kersee agedevelopearly Change image and share on social
What people need to know is that asthma isn't a minor 'wheeze-disease.' It kills over five thousand people in America every year, and I could've been one of them. Jackie Joyner-Kersee americaasthmadisease Change image and share on social
Give back in some way. Always be thoughtful of others. Jackie Joyner-Kersee backgivethoughtful Change image and share on social
Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind. Jackie Joyner-Kersee agebarrierlimitation Change image and share on social
It's better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret. Jackie Joyner-Kersee aheadbackprepare Change image and share on social
People assume that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit. Jackie Joyner-Kersee assumeathletebite Change image and share on social
I would like 'I Dream of Genie' powers. Jackie Joyner-Kersee dreamgeniepower Change image and share on social
There are many women who came before me who didn't really have the same opportunities that I have had. That's why I always wanted to be a great ambassador - not only today's generation - but for the women who really didn't have a voice, but who paved the way for me. Jackie Joyner-Kersee ambassadorgenerationgreat share on social
It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret. Jackie Joyner-Kersee aheadbackprepare Change image and share on social
