The Cost Question: Are You Willing to Pay the Price for Your Dream?

Thirty years ago, Mary Lou Retton vaulted into stardom at the 1984 Olympic Games, becoming the first American to win gold in the women’s all-around gymnastics competition. She wowed the world with her amazing mix of grace, power, and dexterity. Her Olympic triumph, combined with her buoyant, bubbly personality made her an instant media sensation.The speed with which Retton attained celebrity masked the years of sacrifice, dedication, and determined effort during which the little girl from Wes...