Sports Success

Baseball's all-time Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr., retired from baseball in 2001 after breaking countless records, including Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played. Ripken is admired by thousands of fans not only for his relentless perseverance, but also for his unparalleled integrity. Now, in a stirring audiobook that draws on his exhilarating career as well as the wisdom of his legendary father, Ripken shares rousing advice centered around his proven Eight Elements of Perseverance.

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From the majesty of Uluru and its surrounding deserts to the rugged grandeur of the Kimberley and Pilbara landscapes, the Australian Outback inspires a deep connection with the timeless wisdom of the natural world. It is a place where this wisdom reveals itself in many ways, each day, when the walkabout soul allows themselves to be seduced by the wonder of this ancient land, and its physical and spiritual magnificence. Walkabout to Wisdom, an evocative story of such a journey, reintroduces us to the essence and importance of this natural wisdom, and its inherent capacity to teach and heal.

Dieser Ratgeber gibt dem Hörer in kompakter Form hochwirksame Übungen zum psychologisch fundierten Selbstcoaching und mentalen Training sowie Denkanstöße zur Selbstreflexion an die Hand. Die Ansätze haben sich im Rahmen von Coachings mit zahlreichen Ausdauersportlern im In- und Ausland bewährt, um signifikante, teils auch dramatische Verbesserungen in den Bereichen Motivation, Leistung und Gesundheit/Wohlbefinden zu erzielen. Das Ganze wird ergänzt um spannende Fallstudien aus der Coachingpraxis.

On the 23rd of May 2019, Hakan Bulgurlu became one of the fortunate few to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. To stand on top of the world’s highest mountain is a humbling experience; to bear witness to nature at its most awe-inspiring and powerful is even more humbling. Bulgurlu’s quest to climb Everest came with a purpose: Making the environment the centre of his ambition to highlight the catastrophic effect climate change is having on our planet, to lead by example and to seek out practical solutions.

Schwartzen Young Precil was placed in the New York City foster care system after being orphaned as a one-year-old. Being parentless throughout childhood left Schwartzen with negative guidance and an early identity crisis. A car accident at eight years old changed the trajectory of his life as he was placed in a Staten Island, NY, foster home.

Jake Daubert could have followed the path of two of his brothers and died as a young coal miner. Instead he died as an active baseball player. Baseball provided an escape from the dangerous coal mines of Pennsylvania, but it couldn’t save him from an undiagnosed genetic condition that cut short his life as one of the best players of the Deadball Era.

An engaging blend of business and baseball that inspires and entertains, Small Ball Big Results is about the little things that add up to the big wins in baseball, business, and life. Leaders and team players alike will draw vital lessons from stories that transport you from the baseball field to the board room revealing what it takes to build an unbeatable culture. Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster Joel Goldberg shares tales of perseverance, patience, grit, and gratitude from soldiers, executives, entrepreneurs, baseball players, and many more.

Are you looking for the perfect blend of leadership, sports, and storytelling? Tales from the Hardwood is the book for you. Andrew Marotta does a masterful job of blending these three passions through 20 years of experience in all three areas. During his time as a Division 1 men’s college basketball official, Andrew learned a great deal about life and leadership through many ups and downs along the way.

Former professional sportsman Joe Williams shares his struggles with mental illness and reveals what has helped him survive and thrive. Former NRL player, world boxing title holder and proud Wiradjuri First Nations man Joe Williams was always plagued by negative dialogue in his head, and the pressures of elite sport took their toll. Joe eventually turned to drugs and alcohol to silence the dialogue before attempting to take his own life in 2012. In the aftermath, determined to rebuild, Joe took up professional boxing and got clean. Defying the Enemy Within is both Joe's story and the steps he took to get well.

Dive into the world of bass fishing mastery with the "Bass Fishing Success Bundle." This comprehensive audiobook collection brings together expert knowledge and practical tips to elevate your bass fishing game. Together, these audiobooks provide a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to improve their bass fishing skills.

Maratón es un libro intenso, íntimo y original con el que recorrerás la Ciudad de México, París, Papantla, Houston y Roma. Visitarás el corazón de la más emblemática competencia del atletismo y, entre euforia, frustración, búsqueda, música y revancha, correrás 42 kilómetros de aprendizaje.

When we first meet the young man at the center of this extraordinary and moving story, he is one of 13 children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, or any of the things a child might learn in school. And he has no serious experience playing organized football.

Athlete, have you lost control of your mindset? You are NOT alone. Studies show 30-50 percent of student-athletes experience burnout. Their struggles are always making headlines. But the blame game that points fingers at coaches, parents, and even society only works to create more problems.

El nuevo libro de Santiago García, referente del running en la Argentina, propone una guía para retomar esta disciplina que no para de crecer, tras la pausa impuesta por la pandemia y el confinamiento, atento a las ansiedades de esta época.

From the former president and CEO of the United States Tennis Association - the first Black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position - comes a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the US Open, the largest and most lucrative sports event in the world - lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge.

The founder of Tough Mudder - the world's greatest obstacle course races - takes us inside his unconventional company and reveals how tribes form and grow in surprising and powerful ways.

One of the best mountaineers of our generation finally reveals the details of his many exciting extreme alpine ascents - ascents in which his only equipment is a pair of shoes and a small bag for holding chalk. Clinging to the crevasses in mountain walls, with muscles bulging as he makes his free ascent, Huber has become one of the world's most recognized and photographed extreme alpine climbers. Along with many other legendary ascents detailed here, he and his brother set a new record of 2 hours and 46 minutes on El Capitan, The Nose, Yosemite Park in the fall of 2007 - a climb that usually takes three days.

As a youth basketball coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand how a strong foundation in fitness and health can transform young athletes, not just on the court, but in every aspect of their lives. In Building Champions, I share the strategies, conditioning exercises, and fitness routines that will help young players build strength, speed, and agility, setting them up for success in basketball and beyond.

This will give you an energy boost when you need it! Athletes have an undeniable power and a firm mindset. Successful athletes have become who they are because of what occurs in their minds. With the right determination, personality (or lack of it), skill to adjust, or speed and readiness to learn, you can speed up the outcomes of your performance and find more completion in the process.