Taken from the January 2008 issue of "Outside" magazine:You'll never swim faster than Michael Phelps, but you can learn from him.
1. Keep Your Goals Nearby. "I have to see them every day, whether I want to or not," Phelps says of the time time goals he keeps on his nightstand. "They're a constant reminder whenever I turn off the alarm clock."
2. Befriend the Weight Room. "I do lots of legs, pull-downs, push-ups, box squats. My weight coach pretty much destroys me every time I see her."
3. Move on, Smarter. "A friend of mine once told me, 'You can make a million mistakes, but never make the same mistake again.' I try to live that in and out of the pool. In 2004 I didn't expect to get a DUI. But it happened. And I've become a better person as a result."
4. Find Your Rhythm. "Whatever is the last song on when I get oout of the car is going to be what's in my head during practice. So it has to be a good one."
5. Never Be Satisfied. "I always criticize myself. I always think about what I can change to get better."
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