Michael Phelps
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Quotes by Michael Phelps
21 quotes“You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.”
growth-mindsetInterview
“I think goals should never be easy; they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.”
effortNo Limits
“I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.”
preparationAutobiography 'Beneath the Surface'
“I swim to find myself, not to lose myself.”
solitudeAutobiography: Beneath the Surface
“Swimming is like meditation. It's an escape from the world.”
focusVarious interviews and autobiography
“Swimming is the closest thing to flying without leaving the ground.”
joy-of-movementNo Limits: The Will to Succeed
“Swimming is the only sport where you can wake up in the morning, jump in the pool, and feel like an Olympian.”
joy-of-movementMemoirs
“Swimming is the best whole-body workout you can get. It's a sport that truly defines athleticism.”
training-grindAutobiography: Beneath the Surface, 2015
“I learned that fear is an illusion.”
confidenceAutobiography: Beneath the Surface
“Swimming is not just a sport; it's a state of mind where you can think about anything and nothing at the same time.”
solitudeBeneath the Surface: My Story
“Swimming is the best medicine. It's a total-body workout, and it's kind to your joints. Plus, there's something about being in the water that feels like freedom.”
joy-of-movementInterview, Sports Illustrated
“Swimming is meditation in motion. It clears your mind and strengthens your soul.”
solitudeBeneath the Surface: My Story
“Swimming is a sport that is not just about physical ability. It's about the ability to manage your mind under stress.”
mental-toughnessPhelps: How to Swim Better, Faster, and Faster
“In swimming, as in life, you have to keep moving forward. Treading water will only exhaust you.”
running-philosophyAutobiography and interviews
“Swimming is meditation in motion. The pool became my sanctuary.”
solitudeBeneath the Surface memoir
“Swimming is a confusing sport, because sometimes you do it for exercise, some do it to cool down, and some do it to survive. The defining point, the real piece of identity, is that swimming is somewhere put it all together.”
identityBecoming Michael Phelps
“Swimming is an individual sport, but it teaches you about teamwork.”
teamworkMichael Phelps interviews and memoirs
“Swimming is meditation with a purpose. You're in your own world, and it teaches you who you are.”
solitudeMemoir: Beneath the Surface
“Swimming is a sport where you can fail at the highest level.”
mental-toughnessAutobiography: Beneath the Surface
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