Music I listen to music before my competitions to get me pumped up. It helps me stay focused. Michael Phelps 17
Change I want to be able to look back and say, 'I've done everything I can, and I was successful.' I don't want to look back and say I should have done... Michael Phelps 39
Future I have reached a place in my life where I need to sit down and say, 'Well, what do I do? What's best for me?' I need to look into options for the... Michael Phelps 14
Age This is my 20th year in the sport. I've known swimming and that's it. I don't want to swim past age 30; if I continue after this Olympics, and come... Michael Phelps 18
be the best I can only control my own performance. If I do my best, then I can feel good at the end of the day. Michael Phelps 12
be the best If you want to be the best, you have to do things that other people aren't willing to do. Michael Phelps 19
cool I think sometimes I guess you see records, say you want to get there and use that as motivation. In a way, it's kind of cool if there is a possibility... Michael Phelps 17