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Posted: 08/08/08 12:06 pm ::: The freedom to fail

http://www.nbcolympics.com/gymnastics/news/newsid=163564.html#shawn+johnson+freedom+fail

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"I think that is so helpful to her, that he gives her permission to be imperfect, to be human," Shawn's mother, Teri Johnson, said, adding, "It's as simple as, 'Go do your best.' And, truthfully, that's all anybody can do."

In high-level sport, the mental edge often can -- and does -- make the difference.

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