#494: Michael Phelps and Grant Hackett — Two Legends on Competing, Overcoming Adversity, Must-Read Books, and Much More

Hello, boys and girls, this is Tim Ferris, and welcome to another episode of the Tim Ferris Show, where it is my job to attempt to deconstruct world class performers of all different types from all different disciplines to give you techniques Perhaps tactics, favorite books. Training regimens, even recovery protocols, even that you can use. And my guests today are the best at what they do. Michael Phelps. And

Grant. hack it. They're very close friends. They were able to feed off of each other. their shared stories are incredible. So The combination of the two.

on this podcast was really special. Now let me read these bios and then we'll jump right into the conversation. Michael Phelps, you recognize his name on Twitter at Michael Phelps, is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. He captured twenty eight medals, including a record setting twenty three gold medals, and set thirty nine world records over the course of his career. Phelps utilized his performance bonus for winning eight gold medals in two thousand eight to establish the Michael Phelps Foundation, which promotes water safety, healthy living, physical and mental, and the pursuit of dreams. The foundation's signature program, I M, is a learn to swim, healthy living, and goal setting curriculum based on the principles and tools Phelps utilized in his swimming career, and is available through the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Special Olympics in the United States. international. His advocacy for water safety and mental health.

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