"You cant't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get." - Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps' most famous quote is the one stated above. I chose this aphorism as the best fit to my life because of the connections I make to it. Firstly, the author of this aphorism is, and has always been my idol. I don't only admire him for his talent in swimming, but I look up to his perseverance and mentality to reach his goals. When I read his book, this aphorism showed up. I felt a connection to my life, and since then I've always used this quote as an inspirational tool. Since a little girl, I've always had a big dream in mind. Sometimes I get sad because I doubt my abilities to reach my goals, but, since I've read Phelps' quote, I believe in myself and try to never give up. I wouldn't have achieved past goals without Michael's stories and quotes.
Michael's wise words connect to Joseph Campbell's Hero's journey. We are all born with a mission; we all need to seize our opportunities and reach our goals. Me, and many others, look up to Michael Phelps as a model to follow. He did what we all want to do. He worked, he learned, and he reached his goals. He did not only win a gold medal in the Olympics (which was his inicial goal), but he became the most decorated Olympian of all times. Michael Phelps is my hero. He completed his task in the world, and now it is other people's turn to finish their 'quest'.
