Michael Phelps: Why Silver Medals Are Losses and How Obsession Built 28 Olympic Golds

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Michael Phelps dominated headlines this week with raw revelations on his ruthless mindset during back-to-back podcast appearances on Raj Shamani's Figuring Out show, as reported by India Today. The swimming legend, holder of 28 Olympic medals including a record 23 golds, dismissed silvers and bronzes as straight-up losses, saying on Thursday, I dont even know how many silver and bronze medals I have. Silver is losing, right? You got second place. You lost. India Today quoted him stressing that only the 23 golds mattered, since in the other five races, somebody else was more prepared than me. Phelps doubled down on his dream-plan-reach mantra, crediting teen decisions like ditching all other sports for swimming despite the fear, and daily habits that turned routine into identity after 30 days. He confessed post-Olympic emptiness led to therapy, now fueling his role as dad to three and mental health advocate via his foundation.

India Today also captured Phelps calling his coach Bob Bowman an absolute lunatic at first sight in 1996, yet sticking with him for 20 years to forge unbreakable success. No fresh public sightings or business moves surfaced, though Sports Business Journal on January 12 reaffirmed his global ambassador gig for Special Olympics amid their new CEO buzz. His net worth holds steady at 100 million in 2026 per Times of India, buoyed by endorsements like Omega and Visa, equity in Talkspace, and a 5 million Scottsdale pad, with family total at 110 million alongside wife Nicole Johnson. Social buzz stayed tame, echoing his timeless quote circling Economic Times: You cant put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get. Phelps record lingered in Austin Pro Swim Series timelines on Friday, but hes firmly poolside now, whispering elite wisdom that could redefine legacies.

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