Motivation and Inspiration from Olympians

By Max Hitchins
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Published: May 20, 2012
Words: 11,503 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452484631

Short description

Never before, in the history of books about Olympians, has an author been able to weave stories of incredible and inspiring athletic performances into the pages of a book and then 'show' you the performances. Never before have you been able to 'meet the author' (via video) at the beginning of a book about Olympians. In Motivation and Inspiration from Olympians you can do both.

Extended description

Ever wondered what motivates and inspires Olympic athletes? And have you ever wondered and wished for their secrets of success? Could you apply their thinking, their persistence, their dedication to your life, your business?

For the first time ever this eBook 'Motivation and Inspiration from Olympians' gives you the opportunity to read about Olympic heroes and heroines, legends and likables. And then you are directed to a YouTube video of their performances or a recent interview with them or about their incredible achievements.

The stories in 'Motivation and Inspiration from Olympians' introduces you to athletes from every Modern Olympic Games beginning with the 1896 Olympics. The stories and the quotes helps you get inside their minds.

In 1976 Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast ever to score a 'perfect 10.' How does a 14 year old perform so flawlessly. Perhaps this quote from Nadia, that you will find in the eBook, provides the answer: "I don't run from a.. (Read more) Ever wondered what motivates and inspires Olympic athletes? And have you ever wondered and wished for their secrets of success? Could you apply their thinking, their persistence, their dedication to your life, your business?

For the first time ever this eBook 'Motivation and Inspiration from Olympians' gives you the opportunity to read about Olympic heroes and heroines, legends and likables. And then you are directed to a YouTube video of their performances or a recent interview with them or about their incredible achievements.

The stories in 'Motivation and Inspiration from Olympians' introduces you to athletes from every Modern Olympic Games beginning with the 1896 Olympics. The stories and the quotes helps you get inside their minds.

In 1976 Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast ever to score a 'perfect 10.' How does a 14 year old perform so flawlessly. Perhaps this quote from Nadia, that you will find in the eBook, provides the answer: "I don't run from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run towards it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet!"
How did the all conquering Parvo Nurmi win nine Gold medals and three Silver medals in the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Olympics? He has been quoted as the best track and field athlete of all times. Perhaps the answer is in the Parvo Nurmi quote you will find in the eBook: "Mind is everything. Muscle - pieces of rubber. All that I am I am because of my mind."

Like good stories about incredible achievements? You should read this book. Like to feel you were there when it happened? You should read this book. Need some inspiration and motivation when you are having a bad day? You should read this book. Like to introduce your family to incredible people who made history? You (and they) should read this book.
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Tags

inspiration, motivation, olympics, sport, muhammed ali, phelps michael, olympians, carl lewis, jesse owens, kieran perkins, dawn frazer, herb elliott

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