**not only is she the GOAT, but she has redefined what a GOAT is.** - in making the choice she did, she has taught many a valuable lesson about how mental health is as important as physical health. she bravely opened up about feeling [the weight of the world on [her] shoulders at times.] (https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/07/27/sport/simone-biles-tokyo-olympics-withdrawal-spt-trnd/index.html) which is a relatable feeling to those who feel such pressure to perform that they forget to take care of themselves. if someone as talented as simone can feel like this, it will remind everyone that it is okay to feel overwhelmed and doesn't mean you aren't worthy of your success. - the situation is also a reminder of the pitfalls of idolising people, which is dehumanising in a way don't think of since it is supposed to be flattering. simone may be incredibly talented, but to discredit her past achievements because she chose to put herself first shows we have an all or nothing mentality. people can be insensitive and forget about the humans behind the impressive stunts they see performed. putting her on a pedestal goes deeper than admiring her incredible skills and puts her in a position where she must struggle to maintain the image that is forced on her at the cost of her mental health. - people also forget that she was not only choosing her mental health, but her physical health and potentially her life. it is easy to call someone lazy when you can't achieve a fraction of what they have. she makes it look effortless, but that doesn't mean it is. twisties can be fatal and incredibly dangerous. she should not and does not have to put herself in danger to prove anything to anyone. that is an unreasonable and impossible ask. [she will have a long life after gymnastics, and she needs to protect it.](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/simone-biles-carries-weight-world-24636094.amp)