After checking into a rehab center and reading the book phelps called lewis to. Baltimore loves hometown hero michael phelps so much itll. After last olympics michael phelps was suicidal, but one book from an nfl. Olympic swimmer phelps credits purpose driven life for. Ray lewis was tweeting at michael phelps during his race because. The real story behind michael phelps aim for success. Christian headlines editor, veronica neffinger, reports that ray lewis not only encouraged michael phelps to take a look at his life and read the. For michael phelps, all that gold couldnt glitter until. Michael phelps contemplated ending his life and then ray lewis gave him the book the purpose driven life by rick warren. Olympian michael phelps reveals purpose driven life.
Lewis gave phelps a copy of rick warrens book the purpose. I do not own the music and the footage used in this video. Ray lewis influenced powerful people beyond football, from. But then christian friend and nfl star ray lewis stepped with words of encouragement. Check out ray lewis odd tweet to his buddy michael phelps. What you can learn from the purpose driven life and. Ray has become a brother from another mother for me he had some very inspirational messages for me this week that have helped me. Ray lewis and michael phelps have become close friends in recent years. Michael phelps gave ray lewis a shoutout after his final.
Each day began with a chapter of the purpose driven life, a book given to. Ray lewis, and at the encouragement of other loved ones, phelps decided to. Phelps was also reunited with former ravens linebacker ray lewis, whom phelps considers a close friend and mentor. It was there and through a book given to him by ray lewis, called the purpose driven life, that things began to turn around. Soon after his arrest, phelps longtime friend, ray lewis of the. The bestselling nonfiction hardback book in history. It was then that a fellow athlete, ray lewis, who has had his own. Michaels phelps claims to have discovered the power of purpose in the last few. Overcoming adversity, mustread books, and much more #44. The purpose driven life has broken as many records as phelps on its way to being the bestselling nonfiction book published in the last century. Michael phelps credits this book with saving his life dave willis. Baltimore ravens linebacker ray lewis and olympic swimmer michael phelps baltimore ravens players, nfl highlights. Michael phelps got very emotional during ray lewis hof. Under armour giant portraits ray lewis, michael phelps, cal.
A couple of years ago, fellow athlete and friend ray lewis aka. Michael fred phelps ii born june 30, 185 is an american former competitive swimmer and. Legendary nfl athlete ray lewis comes on the show to define greatness, being. In the interview, phelps says, its turned me into believing that there is a.
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A key turning point in michael s life was when his friend ray lewis gave him a copy of the purpose driven life by rick warren zondervan, 20. Michael phelps on how reading purpose driven life saved. All month long theyll talk about the mind and what principles will help you on your journey. It had been given to him by former baltimore ravens linebacker ray lewis, and he. In addition to encouraging phelps that he could make it through his dark time, and advising him to seek the help of a rehab center, lewis, who is. In an espn special, phelps said the book turned me into believing that there. Lewis, who made a comeback after a series legal troubles himself, told phelps he could get his life on track. Ray lewis to channel nelly, follow in michael phelps footsteps on lip sync. Phelps kept calling lewis as he worked through the books daybyday. Story behind how ray got michael phelps to come out of retirement 1.
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So he cracked the book ray lewis gave him, called the purpose. Michael phelps competes in the 2008 olympic games in beijing, where he won. Michael phelps the most decorated olympic athlete of all time who won. Ray lewis tweets strange thing about michael phelps medal. But then his longtime christian friend, nfl star ray lewis, came to his rescue. Michael phelps visits ray lewis after super bowl win youtube. When phelps arrived at the arizona center where he received treatment for alcohol abuse, he began each day with a chapter from a book lewis. There are very few people in the world who can truly understand what its like to be michael phelps one of the world. Wreck, contemplating suicideuntil someone handed him this book. The book, the purpose driven life, had a significant impact on swimmer. Lewis also gave him the book the purpose driven lifeby christian pastor. Michael phelps had been turned into a flatscreen american athletic dream. How an nfl legend coached michael phelps to gold from an. Convergence point with jeff caliguire 3 measurable.
He gave phelps rick warrens book the purpose driven life. Interview ray lewis on his friend, olympian michael phelps, at los angeles international airport at celebrity sightings in los angeles on august 1, 2016 in los angeles, california. Michael phelps says he didnt want to be alive after dui. Celebs from michael phelps to kim kardashian want a. Michael phelps prepares for life after 2016 rio olympics. After last olympics michael phelps was suicidal, but one. Michael phelps and ray lewis forged an unlikely friendship. Michael phelps didnt want to be alive, but ray lewis. Michael phelps says god saved him from suicide with this book. Book the purpose driven life may not only have saved michael phelps life. It was the millionplus seller the purpose driven life by rick warren. After completing the program, phelps worked to rebuild his fractured relationship with his father fred, who divorced phelps mother when phelps was.
Michael phelps says god saved him from suicide with this. Ray lewis tweets strange thing about michael phelps medal count, deletes it. Michael phelps on rehab and his friendship with ray lewis. For as long as michael phelps can remember, hes hated snakes. Through his christian friend and nfl star, ray lewis, phelps life took a dramatic turn. Baltimore ravens team photos espn ray lewis with michael phelps jack lambert. 5time olympian michael phelps was abusing drugs and. Lewis gave phelps a copy of warrens book before he left. Its increasingly difficult to trace the narrative arc of michael phelps comeback without hitting upon ray lewis. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images.
Lewis convinced phelps to enter rehab and gave him a book to read while he was there. But then, one of michaels longtime friends, ray lewis of the. Lewis gave phelps a copy of the book before he left. Baltimore will honor ray lewis with a parade this weekend. Michael phelps gets support from close friend ray lewis. The purpose driven life of michael phelps bible gateway blog. Michael phelps gives baltimore ravens pep talk after. Saturday night marked the induction of the 2018 pro football hall of fame class that featured some pretty noteworthy players. Olympic star michael phelps life was spiraling out of. Michael phelps, kevin plank, steve bisciotti and others say ray lewis hall of fame. Swimmer michael phelps contemplated suicide but was.
Nfl legend ray lewis gave the book to 23 time olympic gold medalist michael phelps when he went to rehab. Through their conversation, lewis was able to convince phelps to seek. Lewis gave him a call and told him, this is when we fight. Phelps is a diehard ravens fan who counts former ravens linebacker ray lewis as a friend and celebrated with the team in the locker room.
Interview with michael phelps and grant hackett on the tim ferriss show. He read it while in rehab, even to other patients, earning him the nickname preacher mike. Phelps spent 45 days at the meadows, often calling lewis to talk about some of the content he was reading and sharing with others in rehab. Superstar swimmer michael phelps, the most decorated olympic athlete. All rights go to the nfl, its broadcasters, and yahoo. Double murder charges still haunt exraven linebacker ray. Enter ray lewis, former baltimore ravens linebacker and friend of phelps. After last olympics michael phelps was suicidal, but one book from an. Interview ray lewis on his friend, olympian michael. In baltimore in 20014, phelps friend ray lewis stepped in and gave him a copy. The purpose driven life helped superstar michael phelps. For michael phelps, all that gold couldnt glitter until he found.
A book lewis gave him, the purpose driven life, by rick warren. Ray lewis on success and the mindset of true greatness. Worldclass athlete read his olympian swimmer michael phelps is a. Espn tells michael phelps olympic story with global. Former baltimore ravens linebacker ray lewis had given him a book by rick warren. Baltimore ravens team photos espn ray lewis with michael phelps jack. Michael phelps and ray lewis are two legendary athletes in their respective sports. Today, they take a closer look at focus and commitment. And his connection with former linebacker ray lewis has evolved phelps.
In the 2008 beijing olympics, michael phelps amazed the world with his athletic abilities. In the documentary titled evolution of michael phelps, he reveals how friend and former nfl player ray lewis helped him overcome. God used rick warrens the purpose driven life to rescue. We all know michael phelps as the greatest olympic athlete of all time. In 2015, lewis partnered with rob wallace to found power52, a community solar. Lewis also gave michael a book called, the purpose driven life. Ray lewis spoke with michael phelps before final race. A key turning point in michaels life was when his friend ray lewis gave him a. Phelps kept calling lewis, as he worked through the books daybyday. A baltimore friend and mentor future nfl hall of famer ray lewis.
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