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The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.

Michael Phelps

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Michael Phelps
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: June 30
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Michael Fred Phelps II
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I want to test my maximum and see how much I can do. And I want to change the world of swimming.
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Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home.
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Every day after I wake up, I think, 'Wait... this can't be real I'm still going to wake up.'
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And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.
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You can't put a limit anything.
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Other nights ... I visualize to the point that I know exactly what I want to do: dive, glide, stroke, flip, reach the wall, hit the split time to the hundredth, then swim back again for as many times as I need to finish the race.
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Dream as big as you can dream, and anything is possible.
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You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.
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I've always been fortunate in that I've been able to put myself in my own zone and relax. It comes naturally. I'm lucky to be that way
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I feel like Aaron brings out the best in me
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Yeah, my friends call me Mike, Michael or just my last name.
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It doesn't matter what else is going on. When you walk into your arena or your - whatever you excel at, you're there to take care of the job that you have to do.
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We're all a little tired.
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When you use your imagination anything can happen.
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I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.
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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.
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