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Turning EVERYTHING Into Fuel: A Lesson from Michael Phelps 🐐
Picture this: Michael Phelps, already a swimming superstar, is at a dinner...
Some random swim mom tells him he has NO chance of winning the 100m butterfly at the Olympics.
Ouch, right?
But guess what? Phelps used that doubt to FIRE HIM UP. He won gold, beating his teammate who was the world record holder! 🥇
This is what's called the "Everything is Motivation" mindset. It means taking ALL your experiences – good or bad – and using them to get better.
Think about it:
- Bad practice? Use it to push harder tomorrow.
- Someone trash-talking you? Use it to crush them in the pool. 😈
- Disappointing race? Use it to learn from your mistakes.
Phelps even used that swim mom's negativity to fuel his Olympic win!
"Remember how [that swim mom] told me I could never win the 100m butterfly? Well, what’s up now?" - Michael Phelps
Here's the deal: Waiting to "feel" motivated is a trap. Motivation is a CHOICE. You can choose to use EVERYTHING as fuel to reach your goals.
What SPECIFICALLY do you do to choose motivation every day? Can you share what works for you?
Let's chat about it in the comments! 👇
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Turning EVERYTHING Into Fuel: A Lesson from Michael Phelps 🐐
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