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At a very young age, I wrote down the goals that I had so I could always see what I wanted to accomplish. And I would look at that goal sheet and think I still want to do this.So I'd decide I'm not quitting.
Michael Phelps
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Michael Phelps
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: June 30
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