I would visualize the best- and worst-case scenarios. Whether I get disqualified or my goggles fill up with water or I lose my goggles or I come in last, I'm ready for anything.
Michael PhelpsPerseverance, determination, commitment, and courage-those things are real. The desire for redemption drives you.
Michael PhelpsThere 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.
Michael PhelpsIf you're not on your 'A' game in our workouts every day, you're going to get absolutely smoked.
Michael PhelpsI want to go to the World Cup. I want to go to the Masters. I want to go... anywhere.
Michael PhelpsI have had extreme ups and downs. The biggest thing I learned after I broke my wrist is to never give up. Nothing in life will ever come easy. It depends on how you deal with those obstacles and how you overcome those obstacles. If you can overcome them, you're a stronger person. If you make mistakes along the way, as long as you never make that same mistake again, you're a successful person.
Michael Phelps