I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. There's no better time to try this than now.

I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.

There are so many things that I still want to do. My foundation, growing my brand . . . the list is endless. I'm honestly busier now than I was when I was swimming. It's kind of weird, but I feel like more of an adult because I have to do stuff every day. Whether it's checking emails or making phone calls or doing this and that, it's fun for me. It's the start of a new chapter. At times, it is frustrating, but I know it's not going to be easy to accomplish the goals that I want.

Anything is possible as long as you want it, you work for it. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, the only person that can really put pressure on you is yourself

We wanted to see how close we could get to the world record. We'll take that for right now.

Perseverance, determination, commitment, and courage-those things are real. The desire for redemption drives you.

I don't want to be the next Mark Spitz; I want to be the first Michael Phelps