Hidden Brain · 2026-04-27 · 51 min · 8,894 words

Designing a Life that Matters

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This is Hidden Brain, I'm Shankar Vedanta. In 2012, Michael Phelps was at the peak of his career. At the London Games, he became the most decorated Olympian of all time. He's coming hard, Phelps. He's still a chance.

He's a real big chance. Can he do it again? He hits it and he does. Remarkable. Stunning.

He had 22 Olympic medals to his name. including 18 gold medals. The swimmer's entire life had centered around his sport, at being the best. Early mornings, endless training. He pursued victory tirelessly and it paid off.

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