Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
One of the best track and field athletes in history, he won four Olympic gold medals and eight more World Championship gold medals.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth13 September 1967
CityDallas, TX
CountryUnited States of America
running honesty house
When you're gone I can go running though the house screaming and no one will ever hear me.
inspirational funny winning
On the £20,000 Mercedes prizes for each winner at the World Athletics Championships in Stuttgart- Anyone good enough to win already has one.
cocky shoes gold
Opting for gold shoes could have been considered downright cocky, but I was confident and never doubted my ability to deliver gold medals to match my shimmering footwear.
motivation self discipline
The basis of self-discipline: Don't allow the edges to blur.
teacher strong motivation
I believe that it is better to learn from the diverse people around us than to try in vain to emulate them, better to be a teacher than a role model. As strong as my legs are, it is my mind that has made me a champion.
differences goal training
There's a complete difference between training for a specific event and goal and just training.
motivational track beats
The only one who can beat me is me.
people way doe
I've had to learn that not everybody does things my way. But I do expect the absolute best of everyone around me, and I'm disappointed when people don't expect that of themselves.
motivation inspiration opportunity
Don't shoot for something unattainable - completely outside of your nature or opportunity.
husband father hard-work
I work hard to improve myself as a person - as a father, as a husband, as a manager. I'm always on that mission.
race goal technique
One of the main techniques I used was focusing on the goal and visualising myself competing in the race before the race started.
motivation inspiration car
A good mentor offers directions and driving tips from the back seat. You still have to drive the car.
inspirational humility arrogance
It is important that you strive for humility, but not humiliation, for a cool, level-headed confidence, not a stiff, delusional arrogance.
life-changing inspiration people
Along with trustworthiness, consistency is the thing to look for when you surround yourself with people who can help you on your quest.