No Limits: The Will to Succeed

Written by Michael Phelps and Alan Abrahamson

Narrated by Holter Graham

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Dec 9, 2008
• ISBN: 9780743582261

Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps is an American swimmer.  He holds the record for winning the most gold medals (8) in a single Olympics (2008).  He has won 16 Olympic medals, 14 gold and two bronze.  He holds seven world records and has over 20 World Championship medals. After returning home from Beijing in 2008, Michael used the well-publicized $1 million dollar Speedo bonus to start the Michael Phelps Foundation through which he hopes to encourage children to lead healthy, active lives, and to continue to grow the sport of swimming.  He now resides in Baltimore, MD with his dog Herman.

Reviews for No Limits

[yi cao · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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[Ross Taylor · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It wasn't as good as I hoped with some pretty generic commentary etc but worth a listen if you are a fan.

[Allie Kane · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Enjoyed learning more about Michael Phelps and his swimming journey. I watched it unfold in person but forgot some and learned a lot more about him and his family. His work ethic is unmatched by most. Wow!

[realbigcat · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Nice Biography on the greatest swimmer and Olympian of all time. This takes you thru Michaels entire career, all his races and his thoughts, strategies. I was expecting this book to be more motivational than it is. Also the details of hundreds of races and the times can get a little boring unless you are a swimming competitor. Micheal does come clean on his DUI arrest and I was inspired about his relationship with a young boy with cancer. Overall it's interesting. I wish it had the results ogf the 2012 London Olympics.

[06nwingert · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

In his first post-2008 Beijing Olympics book, Michael Phelps opens up to fans about his childhood, swimming, his training schedule, and more.

[wirtley · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this book. It was all about Michael Phelps journey to the Olympics. He began training at the age of 11. It told about his training and sacrifies. The format was choppy and the writing could have been better.

[okmliteracy8 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A thrilling book that will show you how to reach your dreams. He talks about his life before and at the olympic games showing that there are no limits in what you want to achieve. A great read that will have you gripping to succeedIan D