Maturity does not come with birth. Maturity happens and defines itself as a timeless, slow process that anchors serenity in the system and produces humility. Accepting weakness is gaining momentum, athletic low points are neither negative nor distressing, but are seen as a challenge and accepted with determination.

Exactly for those reasons is why a rather meager season took a sudden turn and became one of the most valuable ones in Gregor Schlierenzauer's career.

Consciously moving on has transformed into change.