"I executed the plan, nearly to perfection."
--Michael Phelps.
There will be many people that will look everywhere for the secret of Michael Phelps' success as a swimmer. One need not look far. His mother, revealed the secrets to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on ABC television, August 20th, 2008.
Research suggests that consistent peak performance consists of seven competencies: a passionate vision, the ability to fast-forward, the proper mindset, the development of a game plan, deliberate practice, perfect execution, and continuous performance review.
Debbie Phelps reveals the key peak performance competencies as practiced by Michael Phelps during the preparation for his stunning performance in Beijing.
Success Requires Having a Game Plan, Discipline, Patience, and Execution
"It was just remarkable execution of what Michael hoped to do and had a passion for."
--Debbie Phelps, Michael's mother.
"It took a regimen, a routine, a schedule. It took time and patience," said Debbie Phelps, who gave her son the support and guidance he needed to succeed.
"I'm not the agent. I'm not the coach. I'm the mom."
"Michael had a plan of action. He had a game plan. He knew exactly what he wanted to do," she said.
To view the accompanying article and the entire interview with Debbie Phelps on Good Morning America, go to: http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=5616633&page=1
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