“What it is saying is that someone who was a world champion and who takes care of himself with a 17-year rest and applies the proper training techniques and perseverance could be successful.”
"If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail."
- Mark Spitz
Hard Work
"If you fail to prepare, you've prepared to fail."
- Mark Spitz
Responsibility
"If you fail to prepare, you're prepared to fail."
- Mark Spitz
Responsibility
"Swimming isn’t everything – winning is."
- Mark Spitz
Ambition
"I’m trying to do the best I can. I’m not concerned with tomorrow, but with what goes on today."
- Mark Spitz
Focus
"Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done."
- Unknown
Perseverance
"He that can have patience can have what he will."
- Benjamin Franklin
Perseverance
"You just can’t beat the person who never gives up."
- Babe Ruth
Perseverance
"What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. … Success is often just around the corner."
- James Dyson
Perseverance
"Never give up because great things take time."
- Adrian Williams
Perseverance