As a kid, chess was the first thing I studied in a structured way that helped me gain the discipline to study medicine and become successful doctor.

Past performance speaks a tremendous amount about one's ability and likelihood for success.

When you need a lifestyle change due to [health issues], a dietary change is usually the first thing you need to take control of.

The only side effect of too much training is that you get into better shape. There is nothing wrong with that.

The pool is terrible, but that doesn't have much to do with my record swims. That's all mental attitude.

In my day, at 12 years old, which was 38 years ago, we worked out in summer months for two and a half hours. Today someone in that age group might work out for four hours, two hours in the morning and two at night

I swam my brains out.