The Victory Degree

How The Greatest Olympian of All Time Wins - Michael Phelps

July 20, 2026·1h 17m
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Michael Phelps won more Olympic gold medals than most countries. This episode is about how. I spent over a week inside the mind of the most decorated Olympian ever — his book No Limits, New York Times profiles dating back to 2002, and every interview I could find. What I found wasn't a story about talent. It was something stranger: a training philosophy most athletes would refuse, a coach who pushed him to his limits, and a confession from Phelps about what he saw when he looked in the mirror that I haven't stopped thinking about since. This is a chapter-by-chapter deep dive into how Phelps thought about preparation, losing, doubters, and the price of being first — told in his own words, from primary sources. Connect with Nik:  Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/  Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik  Sources:  Buy No Limits: The Will To Succeed By Michael Phelps: amzn.to/4vCgFLW New York Times Articles:  nyti.ms/4wdTRDq nyti.ms/4wmYn2n Interview With Will Ahmed: bit.ly/3TaBjoS Interview With Tony Robbins: bit.ly/4fJp6jJ Interview With Bhrett McCabe: bit.ly/4yvyGhE Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Steph Curry: Spotify: bit.ly/4wwEfuk Kobe Bryant Spotify: bit.ly/4bhUkfc

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