""Redefine what the boundary lines are. Sometimes we think that the only options are being a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond, but my advice is to create your own pond. For me, that took the form of doing sports, skiing, and education all at the same time and doing it in a way that no one's done before.""
""Women are naturally multifaceted. Find what makes you you and amplify that and create your own pond.""
""I was always kind of a precocious young child, but in a way that manifested as always thinking that I was older than I was. When I was 8 or 9, I was like, 'I'm too old to be doing this.' But you're never too old or too young or too anything to be doing anything.""
In 2025, Eileen Gu emerged as one of the highest-paid female athletes, earning $23.1 million. She became the most decorated Olympic freeskier with six medals. At a gala, she advised women to redefine boundaries and create their own opportunities. Gu highlighted the importance of being multifaceted and encouraged women to amplify their unique qualities. Reflecting on her youth, she advised her younger self to not take life too seriously, emphasizing that age should not limit one's pursuits.
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