The courage to succeed
Subtitle: success secrets of an unlikely three-time Olympian
By: by Ruben Gonzalez ; [introduction by Zig Ziglar]
Publisher: Executive Books
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Mechanicsburg, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781933715575
Subjects: Personal coaching; Success; Psychological aspects; Self-realization
Other titles: Success secrets of an unlikely three-time Olympian
Description: Four-time Olympian, bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker Ruben Gonzalez shares what he had to do to make it to the Olympics and how following those success principles will help you realize your goals and dreams. Take control of your life with the success principles of a four-time Olympian. As a four-time Olympian, peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez knows how to achieve success again and again. Now you can learn the keys to success from someone who's been there. Learn time-tested ways to: - Build confidence and destroy fear - Unleash your passion and drive - Unlock your full potential - Turn defeat into victory - Achieve your life ambitions An incredible story of frustration, broken bones, and ultimate triumph in the Olympics. Ruben wasn't a gifted athlete. He didn't take up the Olympic sport of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years and a few broken bones later he was competing in the Calgary Winter Olympics. At the age of 47 he was racing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Olympics. This is the incredible story of how an ordinary person with an extraordinary dream achieved his destiny - and how you can achieve your destiny.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-186).