Fresh from his triumphant and extraordinary achievement at the Olympic
Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps--up from working-class, born-in-the-USA
roots--shows us the secrets to his remarkable success--from training to
execution.For years the world has followed Michael Phelps's progress
from teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide phenom in Athens. Now he's a
living Olympic legend in Beijing with a peerless record of gold medals.
In No Limits, Michael Phelps--the greatest competitor since Michael
Jordan or Tiger Woods--will share the secrets to his remarkable success.
Behind his tally of Olympic gold medals lies a consistent approach to
competition, a determination to win, mental preparation, and a
straightforward passion for his sport. One of his mottos is "Performance
is Reality," and it typifies his attitude about swimming. No Limits goes
behind the scenes to explore the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication
that catapulted Phelps into the international spotlight. Phelps shares
remarkable anecdotes about family, his coach, his passion for the sport,
and the wisdom that he has gained from unexpected challenges and
obstacles. Highlighting memorable races and valuable lessons from
throughout his career, Phelps offers candid insight into the mind and
experiences of a world champion. Phelps's success is imbued with the
perspective of overcoming obstacles and doing whatever it takes to
realize a dream. As his coach, Bob Bowman, says, Phelps has made a habit
out of things other people aren't willing to do. No Limits will show
readers just how he does that, and will inspire anyone to follow their
passion straight to the finish line.
