The speaker emphasizes that the process of transformation and achieving success is not enjoyable, but rather painful. He uses examples of a sculptor chiseling stone, a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, and Michael Phelps's rigorous training to illustrate this point. Phelps, who won 8 gold medals in the Olympics, practiced 12 hours a day for 4 years, swimming 15 kilometers daily. The speaker stresses that the end result, not the process, brings joy. He encourages his audience to focus on their goals and endure the painful process, citing examples of students studying for IAS and IPS exams, and even Amitabh Bachchan's long-standing role as a TV host. The speaker concludes that the pain of the process can be worth it if it leads to a better life in the long run.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Michael Phelps broke a 32-year-old record of Mark Spitz in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
2. Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals in the 2008 Olympics.
3. Mark Spitz had won 7 gold medals in an Olympic.
4. Michael Phelps practiced underwater for 8 hours a day to break Mark Spitz's record.
5. Michael Phelps stayed underwater for 12 hours a day and swam 15 kilometers a day for 4 years.
6. Michael Phelps floated in water for over 20,000 kilometers in the last 4 years.
7. If you stay in water for 12 hours, your fingers can melt.
8. Michael Phelps said that if you want to break his record, you need to break his record of hard work first.
9. Amitabh Bachchan is worth at least Rs 20,000 crores.
10. Amitabh Bachchan has been hosting KBC for 20 years, asking the same questions and answers.
11. IAS and IPS aspirants study for 10-12 hours a day, often away from their families.
12. Many IAS and IPS aspirants' families take loans to support their children's education.
Note that these facts are limited to the information provided in the text and may not be a comprehensive or definitive list of facts about the individuals or topics mentioned.