{"id":2232,"date":"2025-05-06T19:24:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T16:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2025-05-06T19:24:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T16:24:35","slug":"jason-brown-this-is-my-mantra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/jason-brown-this-is-my-mantra\/","title":{"rendered":"Jason Brown: This Is My Mantra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approach, Team USA\u2019s veteran figure skater Jason Brown is embracing a renewed sense of purpose. The two-time Olympian, renowned for his artistry and resilience, sat down with Olympics.com to share his mantra, expectations for the upcoming Games, and his role mentoring double world champion Ilia Malinin. At 30, Brown\u2019s journey blends competitive ambition with a commitment to inspiring the next generation, all while carving a unique path in figure skating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mantra: \u201cExpect, Don\u2019t Hope\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brown\u2019s guiding mantra, inspired by Oscar Wilde\u2019s words, is simple yet profound: \u201cMost people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else\u2019s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.\u201d For Brown, this translates to owning his journey and expecting success, not merely hoping for it. \u201cI\u2019ve learned you plan for the end result,\u201d Brown told Olympics.com<\/a>. \u201cEvery time I talk, I\u2019m saying, \u2018Milano Cortina.\u2019 I\u2019m expecting to be there.\u201d This mindset shift, from dreaming to anticipating, fuels his preparation for a third Olympic appearance, a goal he\u2019s vocal about as he balances competition and mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing for Milano Cortina 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brown\u2019s road to Milano Cortina 2026 is deliberate and strategic. After Beijing 2022, where he placed sixth individually, he took a step back, focusing on exhibition shows and limited competitions. Now, he\u2019s ramping up for a full competitive season, his first since 2021\u201322, to test his body\u2019s resilience and refine his programs. A 2024 Olympics.com<\/em> article details how Brown and coach Tracy Wilson planned backward from 2026, experimenting with three competitive programs to prepare for both individual and team events\u2014a goal sparked by missing the team event in Beijing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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