It's tough to put into words right now, but I finished my career how I wanted to. Through the ups and downs of my career I've still been able to do everything that I've ever wanted to accomplish.
Michael PhelpsMy goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, 'I'm an Olympic gold medalist.'
Michael PhelpsIf you want to be the best you have to do things that other people aren't willing to do.
Michael PhelpsI think with practice, you can being whatever you want to be, and with a goal you can go in any direction that you want to go in.
Michael PhelpsOur time on Earth is already short enough. For me, it's like every single day I try to be as happy as I can. It's crazy to think about. We never have enough time. That's always the thing. We always want to do more. So it's about being able to spend time on the things that are most important to you. Life is a lot easier that way, and obviously life is pretty difficult a lot of the time.
Michael Phelps