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> [Half of learning a new element is just getting over the fear of doing it. Once you mentally prepare yourself enough to do the jump, that is really half the battle.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/half-of-learning-a-new-element-is-just-getting-over-the-fear-of-doing/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

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## More by Nathan Chen

> [Skating is a sport that I found a lot of interest in from a very, very young age. Ultimately, I think that being on…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/skating-is-a-sport-that-i-found-a-lot-of-interest-in-from-a-very-very/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [From a logistical standpoint, I learned about when to peak, when to push, when to recover throughout the season.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/from-a-logistical-standpoint-i-learned-about-when-to-peak-when-to/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [Triples are hard. Triple axel is just not my jump. Quads are really my thing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/triples-are-hard-triple-axel-is-just-not-my-jump-quads-are-really-my/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [I like the challenge and instant gratification of landing a new jump or learning a new element. That made me fall in love with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/i-like-the-challenge-and-instant-gratification-of-landing-a-new-jump/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [Netflix isn't available internationally all the time, but the NBA is. It's nice to have something that feels like home.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/netflix-isn-t-available-internationally-all-the-time-but-the-nba-is/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [To have all of these jumps in my arsenal is very beneficial. I can always alter my program so I can either play it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/to-have-all-of-these-jumps-in-my-arsenal-is-very-beneficial-i-can/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [My skating career won't last forever.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/my-skating-career-won-t-last-forever/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [I think that ballet and skating definitely go hand in hand, especially growing up at Ballet West, which is an incredible academy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/i-think-that-ballet-and-skating-definitely-go-hand-in-hand-especially/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [I have a very close family. I have four older siblings: two brothers and two sisters.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/i-have-a-very-close-family-i-have-four-older-siblings-two-brothers/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [Honestly, I am human. I make mistakes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/honestly-i-am-human-i-make-mistakes/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [An artistic standpoint - I've watched a lot of ballet and source some inspiration from how they move, connect with each other, and find…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/an-artistic-standpoint-i-ve-watched-a-lot-of-ballet-and-source-some/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [Half of learning a new element is just getting over the fear of doing it. Once you mentally prepare yourself enough to do the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/half-of-learning-a-new-element-is-just-getting-over-the-fear-of-doing/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [Like my parents taught me, never give up, and always love what you do.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/like-my-parents-taught-me-never-give-up-and-always-love-what-you-do/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [I remember being a little kid walking down the grocery aisle seeing athletes on these cereal boxes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/i-remember-being-a-little-kid-walking-down-the-grocery-aisle-seeing/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

> [As a kid growing up, I didn't want to tell any of my classmates I did figure-skating because I knew they'd be like, 'Oh,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nathan-chen/as-a-kid-growing-up-i-didn-t-want-to-tell-any-of-my-classmates-i-did/)

[Nathan Chen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nathan-chen/)

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