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Just Go: Turning fear into a superpower
Saya Sakakibara triumphed over fear, self-doubt and family tragedy to become an Olympic champion. Her journey will inspire you to face your fears and unlock your greatest potential.
Just go. It’s a mantra I’ve always come back to, to keep me focused on what I need to do and filter out everything else.
Saya loved BMX racing, but a series of devastating accidents turned her passion into paralysing fear. Her brother Kai suffered a traumatic brain injury on the track, then Saya herself was battered by multiple crashes and concussions. With every race risking further injury, Saya felt she had to walk away from BMX – but quitting wasn’t so simple.
After everything, Saya couldn’t let go of her Olympic dream. She needed to see how far she could go if she faced her fears and truly believed in herself. Ultimately, Saya decided to just go.
This is a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the determination to keep going when the road ahead feels uncertain. Saya’s journey is a powerful reminder that overcoming fear and embracing the challenges along the way can lead to the greatest triumphs.
Just go. It’s a mantra I’ve always come back to, to keep me focused on what I need to do and filter out everything else.
Saya loved BMX racing, but a series of devastating accidents turned her passion into paralysing fear. Her brother Kai suffered a traumatic brain injury on the track, then Saya herself was battered by multiple crashes and concussions. With every race risking further injury, Saya felt she had to walk away from BMX – but quitting wasn’t so simple.
After everything, Saya couldn’t let go of her Olympic dream. She needed to see how far she could go if she faced her fears and truly believed in herself. Ultimately, Saya decided to just go.
This is a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the determination to keep going when the road ahead feels uncertain. Saya’s journey is a powerful reminder that overcoming fear and embracing the challenges along the way can lead to the greatest triumphs.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2025
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October 29, 2025
This is the book BMX has been waiting for!
I listening to this in one day! Saya is such an inspiration for all athletes who have struggled with their own mind. As a mom of a girl who does BMX I found myself rewinding parts of the narration to show to my girls for inspiration.
My youngest really enjoyed the parts about beating the boys in Saya’s chapter on her early years in BMX.
I fully intend to figure out how to get a physical copy of this book to the US (why does it have to be only available in print format in Australia??) as soon as I can.
I want to be able to highlight and re read parts to help my girls through the ups and downs of this sport.
Overall even if you’ve never stepped foot on a BMX track, Saya is an excellent source of encouragement for athletes struggling with the mental game.
I listening to this in one day! Saya is such an inspiration for all athletes who have struggled with their own mind. As a mom of a girl who does BMX I found myself rewinding parts of the narration to show to my girls for inspiration.
My youngest really enjoyed the parts about beating the boys in Saya’s chapter on her early years in BMX.
I fully intend to figure out how to get a physical copy of this book to the US (why does it have to be only available in print format in Australia??) as soon as I can.
I want to be able to highlight and re read parts to help my girls through the ups and downs of this sport.
Overall even if you’ve never stepped foot on a BMX track, Saya is an excellent source of encouragement for athletes struggling with the mental game.
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